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Sydney, Wednesday. Heavy rains continue, aud serious floods are reported from Windsor and other towns, the settlers being compelled to leave their homes, and fears are entertained of heavy loss of stock. Thursday. Heavy gales are prevailing along the coast. Bkisbane, Thursday. His Excellency Sir Arthur E. Kennedy is seriously ill. The Legislative Council have passed a Bill authorising a loan for Public Works. Newcastle, Thursday. A destructive fire occurred here yesterday, wheu several buildings were destroyed. Melbourne, Thursday. Arrived— P. andO. steamer Tanjore with the Suez mail. The discussion on the tariff in the Legislative Assembly still continues. An amendment moved by the Hon. J. Casey was lost on a division by 37 to 32. In the present state of affairs it is doubtful whether an adjournment of tbe Ilouse will take place.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 206, 11 September 1879, Page 2
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135INTERCOLONIAL. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 206, 11 September 1879, Page 2
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