AUSTRALIAN.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1445, 31 December 1886, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

[reutkr’s TKLEORAHS —COPYRIGHT ] THE VICTORI AN WHEAT YIELD M-lb<>vr*'S, Dec mber 30. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Companv, in their weekly circular, state that the yield of wheat in Victoria is very satisfactory, and there is almost certain to be a surplus of 150,000 quarters, which will be available for export. THE SMALLPOX OUTBREAK. SYDNEY, December 30. The Union Company’s Hauroto sailed this afternoon for Auckland. Thirteen cases of small-pox have been reported among the Preussen’s passengers, three being very serious. Neither the mails nor the cargo have been landed, and the vessel is completely isolated. (Received December 31 12.30 p.m ) Adelaide, December 31. The health ot the smallpox patients at the quarantine station is improving. Mi DBOukne, Decembe 31. The quarantine passengers from the Preussen are all in good health. MAIL SERVICE. It is announced that the Victorian Government differs from the views expressed by the British PostmasterGeneraTs reply to a deputation from the London Chamber of Commerce in favor of the postponement of the question of the Australian mail service until the meeting of the Colonial Conference. Mr Dcrham, Postmasier-General of this colony,proposes thatthecolonies should invite tenders forja federal mail service without delay.