The Argus at KellyGang 7/3/1879 (2)
COUNTRY NEWS
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ECHUCA, Thursday
A large number of men employed at the Moama wharf and dock have struck, and others are in a state of disaffection, owing to the difficulty experienced in getting their wages from the sub-contractors, who have not been paid by the contractor.
KOROIT, THURSDAY
The mayor and Councilors Officer and Coghlan will meet Mr Woods at Ellerslie on Friday, and invite him to Koroit to discuss railway matters.
To-day a swagman came hero and announced himself as one of the Kellys. He showed revolvers in his breast pocket, and said he had more in his swag. The residents were alarmed, and their fears magnified the affair. On information being given to the police Sergeant Gray went on the Warrnambool road and arrested the man, who gave the name of Patrick Hennessy. He had a powder-flask, a box of caps, and a horse-pistol capped, but not loaded. He will be brought up to-morrow,
MANSFIELD , THURSDAY
About 6 o'clock this afternoon a good rain set in, with a prospect of its continuance. It was much needed.
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MANSFIELD RACES
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MANSFIELD , THURSDAY
The annual meeting of the Mansfield Racing Club is to be held on the 20th and 21st March, for which the following nominations have been received.
SHIRE HANDICAP.
Mr Fortsyth's President
Mr Tomkins's Stringy Bark
Mr Bain's Nelly Darling
Mr Bain's Grace Darling
Mr Kelson's Eureka
Mr Kelson's Harkaway
Mr Fitzpatricks Nutmeg
MANSFIELD CUP
Mr Forsyth's President
Mr Tomkins's Stringy Bark
Mr Tomkins's Africanus
Mr Bain's Nelly Darling
Mr Bain's Grace Darling
Mr Fraser's Dunrobin
Mr Kelson's Eureka
Mr Kelson's Harkaway
Mr Kelson's Twilight
Mr Steel's Stafford
Mr Fiizpatrlck's Nutmeg.
The weights will be declared on the 15th March.
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