DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
(KKCTKU'S TKI.EfIRAJI, Ppll riSESS ASSOCIATION) j Sydney, January 9. ! Another difficulty has arisen owing to three seamen who refused to resume work demanding back pay from the tinje of tlie strike. Other similar claims made are ; supported by the Seamen's Union, The A.S.N. Co.'s Board are considering the demand of the operatives. The erection of the International Exhibition buildings was commenced to-day. TLc sviitliom train ran oil" the line last night. Xo' damage was occasioned. The lock-out, of til* Wooliongong miners will keep 0000 men idle. Meliiociixe, January 9. Tc is estimated that the rust lias destroyed a quarter of the wheat crops in Victoria. Three men like Kelly's giing have crossed the border at Albury. Photographic forgeries of the Union Bank Ll-notes are circulating. Wheat is easy at -is Sil. January 9. "Wheat is sixpence and flour one shilling lower. The Mayor entertained the Canterbury Toaji; yosterilay. The Canterbury Team commenced a iv/odays' match with South Melbourne to-day, aifd will play the East Melbourne, Bohemian, and "Richinond Clubs next week.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 854, 10 January 1879, Page 2
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174DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 854, 10 January 1879, Page 2
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