AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
THE NORTHERN, TERRITORY,
By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.
Perth, August 4. The first sample of wheat grown in the Northern Territory, near Port Darwin, lias been received. Indian seed was used, and, without rain, irrigation, or manure, yielded fifteen bushels per acre, a result considered highly promising for the agricultural development of the territory. BUSY CARPENTERS. Sydney, August 4. Before the Labor Commission, evidence was given that carpenters were busier now than at any period since 1882. THE BATIIURST, BISHOPRIC. Sydney, August 4. Thirteen names of candidates have been submitted for the vacant Angliean Bishopric of Bathurst. The eleetive committee has reduced the number to nine. A STATE COAL MINE. Melbourne, August 4. The State coal mine made a profit of £20,000 for the year ended June 30. EDUCATING ISOLATED FAMILIES. Sydney, August 4. The Department of Instruction is arranging to subsidise isolated families in the country who engage teachers for their children. JAPAN AND CHINA. Melbourne, August 4. The Chinese boycott against Japan has ended, and the first batch of Chinese passengers since the boycott have travelled on a Japanese liner.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 36, 5 August 1911, Page 2
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182AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 36, 5 August 1911, Page 2
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