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A USELESS FEAT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 28, 0.40 p.m. Sydney, August 28. Tom Burrows broke the club-swinging record in a decisive manner, swinging continuously for 98 hours 50 minutes. The previous record was 82 hours 17 minutes, also by Burrows. He attempted 100 hours, but had to be stopped, because, during a fit of mental aberration, he attacked one of the attendants. The clubs had to be forced from him. STATE PREMIERS' CONFERENCE. Received 20, 12.40 a.m. i Melbourne, August 28. The Premiers' Conference is postponed till earlj' next year, owing to the complicated condition of State politics. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Received (20, 12.40 a.m. Sydney, August 28. During six months 05,000 recorded immigrants have entered the Commonwealth. The departure numbered 34,862. TRAWLERS FOR AUSTRALIA. Received 20, 12.40 a.m. Sydney, August 28. It is stated that twenty fish trawlers are being built in England for Australia. GASWORKERS' WAGES. Received 20, 12.40 a.m. Sydney, August 28. A conference of gas employers and employees has concluded, and resulted in all-round increases for the men.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 57, 29 August 1911, Page 5
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175AUSTRALIAN NEWS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 57, 29 August 1911, Page 5
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