AUSTRALIAN.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1404, 13 December 1884, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

(bedtsb’s telegrams—copyright.) Prorogation of Parliaments Melbourne, Yeaterday, Parliament was prorogued this after* noon by his Excellency the Governoor, who, in the course of his speech on the occasion, remarked that the session had been distinguished by the magnitude and fruitfulness of the labors under* taken. He congratulated the meinliefs upon the unanimity displayed in* {Hissing various resolutions relating to federation and annexation. The representations which had been made to the Imperial Government had only been partially successful A satisfactory protectorate had, however, already been established over the southern portion of ' New Guinea, and he hoped this Step

Wis only the precursor of more extended jurisdiction in the Western Pacific. His advisers would continue to earnestly watch the effect of the French rtcidiviste movement, and in case ot necessity would take steps as might be found necessary. It was encouraging to observe that the Imperial Government promised to legislate for the establishment of the Australasian Federal Council. Reference was also made to [the Land and Railway Bills, and in conclusion his Excellency declared that the prosperity of the colony Had been maintained and augmented during the year. Shipping. Arrived, this morning—Wairarapa, from the Bluff. Sydney, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning Hauroto, from Wellington. The Markets. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, as ud; New Zealand oats, 3s ; maize, 4s 4<J ; Sugar Company’s No 1 pieces, per ton, L3l. A Neglectful Doctor. . Dr Donovan was convicted of a breach of the Health Act in neglecting to give notice of cases of smallpox which were under his care, and a fine of LSO was inflicted. [Received December 13, 12.10 p.m.] A Mission. Melbourne, To-day. The Government is sending Mr Deakin to America to study and report upon the irrigation system of that country.