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Melbourne, Dec. 13. Victorian Depression and Gold Second reading of Land and Income Tax Bill was carried in Legislative As - sembly by 48 to 36. Murphy gave notice of motion that in view of stringent retrenchment Premier be instructed to communicate with Home authorities so that no new Governor be appointed for time being. Government hope to open trade with Japan in live cattle, batter, cheese, fruit, wine and probably wool. A phenomenal crushing is reported from claim at Rockwoed Junction where 501bs yielded 112 onnees gold and 32 tons stone 807 ounces gold. Jj Russian Loan Russian loan of 15 ana a half millibns was over subscribed ; greater portion coming from France. Japanese Victories The Japanese occupy Foochow gulf Laintong practically without bloodshed, attack being unopposed. Chinese are retreating to Newchang. Garrison of Wehaiwe has announced that they will desert if attacked. Newfoundland in Difficulties Newfounnland government has requested Governor" to provide interest on public debt which falls, due beginning of year otherwise Colony will make default. Ministry have resigned. Auckland 14th. Gas Explosion The Manager of Masterton Gasworks and two employees named Parker and Jones had narrow escape of being suffocated in fumes of gas yesterday. They were transferring connection mains from one tank to another when bladder containing gas burst. Manager and Parker were rendered temporarily unconscious and Jones was in that state for fully an hour. London 13th. Bank N Zealand Shareholders in Great Britain have a committee to oppose payment of call made by Directors. Dunedin 14th. Local shareholders meet today to discuss call made by Directors. London Dec. 13th. Sudden Death at Windsor Sir J. S, O. D. Thompson was suddenly seized with illness while lunching at Windsor Castle. Brandy was administered and stimulant revived him temporarily, but he soon fell back and expired suddenly. Queen was greatly grieved at hearing of deatjtu.
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Wairoa Bell, Volume V, Issue 27, 14 December 1894, Page 8
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