Items of Interest in Australian News
State revenue returns buoyant. Widespread railway proposals and a branch of the Political Labor League form. McPhail starts a Political Labor League branch. Fire alarm, council to form Fire Brigade. Eleven typhoid cases in Kobar Hospital. Tenders sought for wines and spirits for local Hospital. Canada’s Durnan quits rowing after £1000 Australia trip. First class cricket stars and boat race attendance. Wool carriages exceed last season by 74,080 bales. Argentina imposes fines for single marriage proposals. Liquor lobby opposes no-license policy in some towns. Estate interests of Sir John Lee cited. Railways and timber exports constrained. Rabbit pelts and trappers profitable. Nationalities among 106 new Australians include Germans and Swedes. Bourke public meeting opposes Nyngan Bourke rail link. Hebburn Colliery accident fatal. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment advertised by Gibson Bros.