REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London; May 8. Telegrams have been received from the bead quarters of the French afmy in Tunis, stating that the force is Slowly advancing towards the capital. The Porte and the Bey have issued a fiirther protest to the Powers against the action of the French Government in sending an expedition to Tunis. News has been received that several riots have occurred in Ireland over the service of writs for the eviction of tenants. Collisions between the police and the people have been of a serious character. Capetown, May 6. On the retirement of the Hon. J. Gordon Sprigg and his colleagues, Mr Scanlan was sent for, and he has since formed a new Ministry. ♦ LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, May 9. News to hand from Temora goldfield reports that heavy rains have lately fallen there, and it is estimated that sufficient water had been stored to wash 30,000 loads of stuff. Melbourne, May 10. Mrs Jones, of the Glenrowan Hotel, ■who was committed for trial on the charge of harboring the Kellys, has been acquitted. Extensive preparations are being made for the reception and entertainment of the Royal Princes on the arrival here of the detached squadron. Several grand balls will be given, including one by the Mayor in the Exhibition building.
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Kumara Times, Issue 1441, 11 May 1881, Page 2
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