AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
SYDNEY VITAL STATISTICS. Sydney, February 17. The population of Sydfoey and suburbs at the end of last year was, 550,000. The marriage rate was tjiie highest since 1888, and the birth rate the highest for ten years. EARTHQUAKE IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, February 17. There was a slight earthquake shock at Gundagai On Saturday. Pottery but no damage was done, • AUSTRALIAN MAIL CONTRACT. Melbourne, February 17. The Commonwealth Government is advised that the new mail contract has been signed and executed by the Orient Company and a London guarantee oom» pany.
STRANDED N.Z. IMMIGRANTS. Melbourne, February 17. A socialist meeting decided to assist the stranded Bulgarians in getting a start in Australia,
A RE-ELECTION. Adelaide, February 17. As the result of the polling to date in the election for the Senate, M.r. Vardon (Liberal) is well aliead of Mr. O'Louglilin (Labor), and is practically Sure to win the scat.
IMMIGRANTS WANTED. Brisbane, February 17. ' The Sugar Growers' Conference resolved that it was imperative that ani immediate vigorous policy of immigration should be carried out.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 50, 18 February 1908, Page 2
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177AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 50, 18 February 1908, Page 2
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