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KING ISLAND
Tiie wenther during the pawt month (
lias been rough, and in consequence 1
communication w;ih the mainland I'
(lu^'cr of tho very best) has been wri
ously iuterfercxl ^ith- The WauchoiK-- |
arri\'cxl liere on lhe flth in.it., aud did ,
not leave for- 'iMellxjurne until the 1-5 th. I
leturniug thrtx' days later, so thrill
from the 9th until the 17th inst. the 1
re-idents here had no communication
| w hatever with the outside world. If
?this wore an event of unusuil occur
rence it would not be so hnd, but it is
rather the rule than otherwise, and
residents have grown philosophical and
take things as thev come aud are
thankful for small mercies. But taking
the matter seriously, it is time th'it a
community of tbo tire of King Island
hands of the powers tliat. he
to utilire tho wireless station here, as
the postal authorities have granted n
sum of money towards working cx
pcuses. which is thoue-lit to l-e suffi
cient for present, reouirements.
Several changes in business have 1
taken place liere lately. Mr W. Webb
has disposed of his bu' ~h v r - u -r and bale ,
i 1 1 [r business to Ofr G Holland, aud
hn left the island. Miss Webb has
also disposed of her fin;: and couJec-j
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