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(By Elbotbio Telkorapr.—Copyright.] [Per Press Association.] •MELBOURNE, October 2. Two seams of hard black coal have been found at Frankston, twenty-six miles S E. of Melbourne. THURSDAY ISLAND, October 2. The barquentine Dayspring was totally wrecked on the north-west reef in Torres Strait, It is expected that her cargo and fittings will he saved. PERTH, October 2. An Independent party under the leader ship of Mr Parker has been formed in the Legislative Assembly to exercise the func tions of the Opposition. ADELAIDE, October 2, The commandant, in his annual report, proposes to establish a peace footing pf 1,000 officers and men ; the, number to be increased in time of war to 3,600.
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