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THE GEODETIC SURVEY. By Cable—Press Associations-Copyright. Melbourne, May 23. The Geodetic survey will occupy a generation and cost per acre. The conference recommended the Commonwealth to authorise the creation of a board of examiners for surveyors which would be admitted to the reciprocal arrangements existing between the Australian States and New Zealand. A NEWCASTLE EXPLOSION. Sydney, May 23. Grainger, who was injured in the sulphuric acid explosion at Newcastle, has succumbed. THE CATTLE TICK. Sydney, May 23. New South Wales and Queensland are sending a joint commission to America to inquire into the cattle tick scourge. THE THORNS OF MATRIMONY. Brisbane, May 23. A husband petitioned to have his jiiarriage nullified under unusual circumstances. He married his brother's widow and stated that defendant understood he was unable legally to marry her and she was described as a spinster at the ceremony. A decree nisi was granted, but petitioner was ordered to provide for the three children and pay defendant's costs.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 281, 24 May 1912, Page 1
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