LATEST TELEGRAMS.
[from our own correspondent.] THE LAST BIG SWEEP. Auckland. Abbotts 10,900 pound sweep was drawn on the 31st privately. First prize £1,500 was won by Mason and Edgar. Mason is a Thames Naval, and is now at the front. WRING IN. Ohristohuroh. At a telegraphic oontest between a male and female operator fflujh took place last night, the latter transmitted 10S0 words in half an hour, beating her opponent by 140 words. FIRE AT MELDING. Messrs Loudon and Haybittles store was destroyed by fire, also the adjoining premises of Mrs Bradley and Mr Drummond, The origin of the fire net ascertained,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 915, 2 November 1881, Page 2
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103LATEST TELEGRAMS. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 915, 2 November 1881, Page 2
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