AUSTRALIAN MEWS
A STEAMER WRECKED. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Adelaide, May 10. The coasting steamer Australian, with 3200 bags of wheat aboard, was wrecked on Wardang Island. The crow are safe. THE CONGESTED TRAFFIC PROBLEM. " Sydney, May 10. The British engineer who is inquiring on behalf of the Government into the congested traffic problem, recommends underground railways to connect the city with North Sydney, Balmain, and the eastern suburbs. MOUNT LYELL. Sydney, May 10. The Mount Lyell Company lias declared a dividend of Is 3d per share, payable on June 15. VIA WIRELESS. Melbourne, May 10. The Commonwealth meteorologist has arranged with the shipping companies for the receipt of wireless messages. This will greatly assist him in making forecasts. DESTRUCTIVE BUSH FIRES. Adelaide, May 10. Serious bush fires in the Hall country are causing big losses of cattle, sheep, fencing, and other property. DROUGHT IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, May 10. The continued drought is having a serious effect in the Northern Riverina. Lambing is practically a failure, and there is great mortality among ewes.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 270, 11 May 1912, Page 2
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175AUSTRALIAN MEWS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 270, 11 May 1912, Page 2
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