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OFFER OP COLONIAL EXPEDITION TO SOUDAN. LIBERAL OFFERS OF MONEY. ENTHUSIASM OF VOLUNTEERS AT PROSPECT OF SERVICE. VICTORIA PREPARED TO “FOLLOW SUIT.” THE BOOTMAKERS’ STRIKE. (Received February 13, 8 p.m.) Sydney, February 13. Sailed, yesterday afternoon, the Ringarooraa, for Auckland. Arrived, this morning, the City of Sydney, from Auckland. In reply to the New South Wales Government, the Imperial authorities state that the offer of troops is fully appreciated, but that operations in Soudan are likely to be deferred owing to the lateness of the season. The offer is, however, under consideration. Several liberal offers of money have been made towards the expenses of the proposed New South Wales contingent to the Soudan expedition, and great enthusiasm is being shown by the local Volunteers at the prospect of active service.
(Received February 14, 1.30 a.m.) Melbourne, February 13. The Hon. Mr Service, Premier, has wired the New South Wales Government that if its offer of troops for Soudan is accepted, Victoria is prepared to follow suit.
Arrived, this raorniug, the Te Anau, from the Bluff,
(Received February 14, 1.10 p.in.) February 14. The bootmakers’ strike is now practically ended, and it is expected the men will resume work on Monday.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2634, 14 February 1885, Page 2
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