AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIII, Issue 21, 22 May 1912, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, May 21. A tragedy occurred at Modi Forest as a result of a quarrel. A, Russian named Friosdmann was- fatally stabbed by Nunn, an Englishman. Both were recent arrivals. A report disclosed the insanitary condition and insufficient building accommodation for the arts education classes. It was decided to ask the Government to erect additional buildings and improvements at a cost of £60,000. Brisbane, May 21. Before the Now South Walds, Totalisator Commission the secretary of the Queensland Turf Club gave evidence that the, totrtjisator turned over hurt year £150,234. The State' took 5, the club 65, and the machine 2 per cent. :: • Perth, May’. 21.; A ; Whaling company him secured tile jjlsfijng! lights ov’pr., p()0 miles. The pqmpany will, greet} a star lion; , ■ ' ana: ): Sydney, May 21. The V\ omen’s Patriotic Club held a reception in honour oi Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. »■ ■ ■ ■ The Government is resuming the Gas!iglit Compaipys,j t worlds in;j E,eh t Street atm cost oil Ihdf a million and ■will erect new wharves. •<* ; : a- -a art r t ; —r- -