SYDNEY.
October I. A A disastrous fire occurred at Townsville, Queensland, on Saturday, when a number of buildings were destroyed, including the National Bank. The estimated damage is £25,000. A "Herald " special, dated London, 25th September, says that vcaptain Audley Coote leaves England by the s.s,; Cuzco to-day j and reports., having' made arrangements . V'for' # duplicate cable, which be believes will be satisfactory alike, to the Government, the people, and the Press.- He has ,'., also arranged with some wealthy firms for the construction and equipment of light railways m Australia, and has partly arranged for a steam, service between Perth and Singapore. '■"■'Ay'Arrived— The Easby from Wellington.
[Per Pbess A&enoy.]
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Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 101, 6 October 1877, Page 2
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