AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
A DROUGHT REPORTED. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Sydney, December 21. Practically no rain has fallen in the Gilbert Islands for nearly three years. The Government continues to supply rice to feed the Natives. At Nikinau there is great mortality amongst infants as the result of their being fed on sharks' flesh. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL. Melbourne, December 21. The Federal Cabinet discussed Mr. O'Malley's scheme for the establishment of the capital, and decided that a start be made as early as possible. THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. Melbourne, December 21. The Federal Government has granted £SOO towards the cost of the visit of Australian astronomers to Tonga to view the solar eclipse. UNSEASONABLE WEATHER. Melbourne, December 21, The weather is very cold. There, was a heavy snowfall at Buffalo. LABORERS' DEMANDS. Sydney, December 21. Builders' laborers are demanding a 44 hours' week, and threaten to adopt extreme measures.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 217, 22 December 1910, Page 2
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147AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 217, 22 December 1910, Page 2
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