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Captain Duckworth, who was wounded at Spion Ivop, committed suicide in an hotel on London. Deceased was a nephew of Canon Duckworth and of Sir Dyce Duckworth, the physician. PETITION FOR UNIFICATION REFERENDUM. MELBOURNE, June 2. A petition, containing 58,000 signatures, was presented to the House of Representatives asking for a referendum enabling the people to express their opinion on the subject of unification. THE AUSTRALASIAN PRESS DELEGATES. (Received June 2, 10.55 p.m.) LONDON, June 2. The newspapers devote much space to interviews with the Australasian press delegates concerning Australasian politics, trade, agriculture, immigration, and defence. TRANSVAAL PARLIAMENT—RESTRICTING BETTING. PRETORIA, Juno 2. Lord Selbotme, at the opening of the Transvaal Parliament, announced legislation restricting betting and the publication of betting news and Bills dealing with lotteries and moneylending. GENERAL RAIN) IN NEW SOUTH WALES. (Received June 3, 12.25 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 2. Soaking general rain is falling, and the prospects for winter feed are bright. THE FEVER-STRICKEN SHIP. (Received June 3, 1.5 a.m.) Another member of the Sophia’s crew is dead. FEMALE FRANCHISE IN VICTORIA—THE WOMEN' APATHETIC. MELBOURNE, June 2. It is calculated that of 328,000 women in the State- eligible, not more than one-fourth secured electors’ rights up to last night, the last opportunity for enrolment.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2518, 3 June 1909, Page 4
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223GENERAL CABLE NEWS Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2518, 3 June 1909, Page 4
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