AUSTRALIAN.
Sydney, September 12, The inquest on the cook of the s.s, Centennial, who was drowned wlieii (ho vessel sank, baa lasted eight days, the result being a verdict of manslaughter against Captain Leasing, who was committed for trial, to take place on October 28, He lias been allowed out on hail. Arrived—H.M.S. Calliope,from the New Hebrides. A deputation waited on Admiral Fairfax to-day,,to urge the establish.! inent of a branch of the Royal Naval Reserve in Sydney, It was stated that there were 12,000 men in the colonies who were willing to join. Tlio admiral promised to bring the matter under the notice of the Admiralty. Disastrous floods have been experienced at Echuca, a town situated on a peninsula formed by the Murray and Campnspo Bivers, 15C miles north of Melbourne. Many persons arc rendered homeless, and are living in tents pitchod on high ground, Uoats have been sent from Melbourne to rescue the residents from their unfortunate position,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3308, 13 September 1889, Page 2
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160AUSTRALIAN. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3308, 13 September 1889, Page 2
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