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Opal Discovery News Amid Floods And Elections
Reports from New South Wales note a by election at Waverley following Angus Cameron’s death with Barrow winning 538 votes and Parkes expressing satisfaction in defeat. Heavy rains flood parts of Brisbane River, Norseman opal finds spark excitement, and Queensland legislature rumors grow. Population figures for south Wales plug the era, while a bill on deceased wife sister marriages advances in Commons. Textile sale promotes Dr Jaeger wool underwear at Tracy’s with steep discounts.
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New South Wales
Waverley
Angus Cameron Tek
Jissep
Barrow
Henry Parkes
Lie
Brisbane
Wooll- Sori
Queensland
Norseman
E. Staples
Molong
Low South Wales
Hogan
House of Commons
Cable
London