AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
GENERAL ITEMS
(Per Press Association.—Cop>jri<jht.)
Sydney, June 14
In over 50 betting cases against city bookmakers to-day fines ranging from £3 to £» were imposed. When the steamer Birksgate left New Hebrides on June 4 the volcanic eruption was still in active operation. This day.
The Japanese consul states there is no likelihood of extensive immigration of Japanese to Australia. Probably the Japanese Government will restrict them to Queensland sugar plantations and other places where they are not objected to. The immigration of a few thousands would do Japan no good. The Government do not want to arise any ill-feeliug in Australia over such a trilling matter. Further heavy rain continues on the coastal districts of New South Wales, but nothing of consequence in the draughted area. Brisbane, This day. Parliament will be opened to-mor-row. The Speech will refer to the intention of Queensland to take part in the Federal Convention. The State revenue sufficed to meet expenditure. The programme includes a moderate railway extension policy, including light lines to agricultural districts, Local Government Bill, and the establishment of boards of conciliation and arbitration.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 348, 15 June 1897, Page 3
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185AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 348, 15 June 1897, Page 3
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