SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1856, 1 June 1888, Page 3

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, May 31. A number of armed blacks are threatening the Lutheran Mission at Kopgermannara, near Lake Hope, Cooper's Creek District, where they have murdered two native shepherds. A number of black trackers and troopers have been dispatched to the scene. Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech referred to the improvements m the condition and pros- . spects of the colony, which were mainly t attributable to the bountiful harvest, r the increase m the wool clip, and encouraging results of mining. There • was every reason to expect the expenditure m the present financial year will j be well within the revenue. He hoped fc a policy of strict economy would render additional taxation unnecessary. Par- , liament would be asked to authorise a special loan for railway extension, and the Imperial Government was invited J to reconsider the question of establish- * ( ing Imperial coaling station and arsenal at Port Darwin m preference to Thursday island, Bills would tie introduced.

on representation at th« Pederal Council, whilst recent events had emphasised the importance of amending the education and electoral laws. Notice was also given to legalise the totalisator.