AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1552, 14 July 1885, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Msusotnura, Jnly 7. Mr Stuart, Premier of New Sooth Wales, has intimated his intention to visit Melbourne this week. The two Pro* mien will consult npon several subjects. The improvement of the means of navel * defences will be the most important among the subjects discussed ; also the subject of looking the Murray to render it navigable. . A scene occurred in the Sonia of„A*sembly on Thursday. Mr Bent intimated that Mr Service hed made efforts to damage the floating of the loan in 1888. Ur Service aaid the whole thing was e fabrication. Mr Bent withdraw his words, but spoke of damaging letters, sad said Mr Service was behind the scenes. Ur Service then exclaimed, “ That is e lie.” At a later hour Mr Service expressed regret at having need words that transcended the limits of propriety. The rabbit-proof fence between Victoria and South Aoitralla will cost L 26,000. Dion Bonoieanlt the eminent dramatist and actor, arrived in Melbourne on Saturday last, accompanied by his sons and daughter. They will appear at the Theatre Royal in the “ Shaughrau.” A telegram has been received by the Government from the Agent-General with reference to the recent application made by this colony for additional apace in the Colonial Exhibition. The Agent-General inquired on behalf of the London Commission if the colonies 11 would be favorable to the abandonment of the idea of providing a united Australian Court, in addition to the separate courts provided for each colony; 1 ’ This telegram was referred to the Victorian Commission with the result that yesterday a telegram was despatched informing 'him 'Victoria end New South Wales wonld agree to the abolition of the united court, on the understanding that the space thus made available would be divided proportionately between the colonies.