AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
HEAVY FLOODS. Received August 6, 9.19 a.m. PERTH, August 6. There are heavy floods in ' the Moora district. A large area of crops is inundated and a quantity of stock has been drowned. Two families refuged on an island and assistance has been sent. VICTORIAN GRAIN. Received August 6, 9.19 a.m. MELBOURNE, August 6. The Government statistician estimates the area sown in wheat to be 1,953,000 acres, against 2,263,200 last season, while the oat acreage will be increased by over 173,000 acres, LACROSSE. Received August 6, 9.19 a.m. ADELAIDE, August 6. At lacrosse Canada defeated South Australia by 10 to 3. The ground was very wet. SCULLING. Received August 6, 10.33 p.m.SYDNEY, August 6. Following up Mr Field's rsmarks at the paying over of the stakes, in connection with the recent sculling match, to W. Webb, Mr Corby, manager for Webb, informed the •press that several New Zealanders were prepared to make a private match between Webb and Charles Towns for £2,000 aside. THE QUIRINDI MURDER. Received August 7, 12.4 a.rr. SYDNEY, August 6. Toft, concerned in the Quirindi murder, has been arrested. OBITUARY. Received August 7, 12.4 a.m. SYDNEY, August 6. Obituary: Dr. Lawes, a veteran New Guinea missionary. VIOLENT SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE. Received August 7, 12.4 a.m. MELBOURNE, August 6. A violent shock of earthquake, lasting 15secs, was experienced at Warragul, and caused considerable consternation.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8504, 7 August 1907, Page 5
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229AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8504, 7 August 1907, Page 5
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