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AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Melbourne, March 26. Sailed—Rotomahana, for New Zealand. Influenza is spreading throughout the colony, 'ibo members of the police force have been affected by the epidemic, but only in a mild form. March 27. Arrived—Mararoa from the Bluff. The influenza which is spreading throughout the colony is of tho Russian type. Prisoners in the local gaols have been attacked by the disease, and sixtyeight cases have already been reported. Two Victorian naval officers have been appointed to posts in the Australian squadron, and will undergo five months training. Sydney, March 26. A company is to be floated in England to carry out the manufacture of locomotives on the terms proposed by the Government some time back, The managing director will be one of the ablest engine builders in the United Kingdom, It is understood that the railway commissioners are favorably disposed to the sciieme, which wiil shortly be brought under the consideration of the Cabinet. The work will afford employment to a thousand bands.

March 27. Arrived—Wakalipu from Wellington ; H.M.S. Opal from Auckland, Adelaide, March 26. South Australia is suffering from a pest of locusts, and farmers report great destruction to the crops «nd grass, Perth, March 27. A rich gold reef has been discovered at Camden Harbor. An assay of etooo taken from the reef yielded lOCcz to the ton. Hobart, March 26. Influenza has made its appearance , here.

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Temuka Leader, Issue 2026, 29 March 1890, Page 1

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AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2026, 29 March 1890, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2026, 29 March 1890, Page 1

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