AUSTRALIAN.
[Eeceired February 4th, 12.30 p.m]. Bbisbane. This day. The Hurricane at Poit Denison.
It has been ascertained that no loss of life occurred from the hurricane recently experienced in the north. The Poole Island Freezing Works, near Bowen, were completely destroyed, and it is feared that there has been a wreck on Gloucester Island, off Edcambe Bay. The storm had a most extensive front, and serious floods are reported in many parts of Northern Queensland. Hunreds of persons at Bowen are in a state of destitution.
Sydney, Saturday. the Legislative assembly to-day the Government bill for validating the seats of the Hons. G. H. Reid, H. C. Cohen, Sutton, and others was under consideration. Sutton's seat was ultimately declared vacant in opposition to the Government vote. The Hon. G. H. Eeid announced his intention of seeking reelection.
Sailed, this afternoon : The Union Co's steamer Waihora, for Auckland.
Adelaide, Saturday. Wheat is quoted at 4s nominal, country flour declined to £8 to £8 10s per ton. Melbourne, Friday. At a meeting of Hiverina residents tonight a Committee was appointed to inaugurate a Separation League.
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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4704, 4 February 1884, Page 2
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184AUSTRALIAN. Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4704, 4 February 1884, Page 2
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