AUSTRALIAN CABLE.
Melbourne, July 13. In the House of Assembly Sir Graham Berry announced that the increased duties on wines, beer, and spirits are expected to realise £200,000 a year, He mentioned that it cost the country £BBO to bring Deeming to justice. Mr .1. Muuro (Agent-General in London) when in the colony acted as trustee to the La Rose estates, which he sold for £35,000, The estates were subsequently repurchased by the Real Estate Bank for £54,000. The legatees have issued a writ against the trustee for alleged breach of trust, claiming £25.000 damages. There js a likelihood of Mr Munro being requested to return and explain his connection with the matter. July 14. A farmer named Cornwall died mysteriously atWarracknabeal recently and arsenic having been found in the body, his paramour, Annie O'Brien,and a coloured man named Pratt have been arrested on suspicion of causing his death,
Sydney, July 14. McNamara, manager of the Australian Bank, which recently suspended payment, has been arrested on a charge of embezzlement. Great interest is felt in the matter, owing" to the fact that several persons who hold high position in the political world were concerned in the working of the institution, and important revelations are expected.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2383, 16 July 1892, Page 1
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205AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2383, 16 July 1892, Page 1
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