AUSTRALIA.
Sydney, March 5
The Chinese Immigration Bill, imposing a capitation tax of £10, has passed its second reading in the Assembly by 31 to 9. It will meet with; stronger opposition in Committee.
March 8. '
Black-trackers will search the Strathbogie ranges independent of the police of Victoria.
There is a serious split amongst the Newcastle miners, consequent on the Lambton men refusing to support a combination. A reduction in wages is anticipated.
Owing to the financial difficulties of the Corporation, a series of resolutions recommending the st >ppage of all expenditure and discontinuance of street-light-ing are tabled for consideration at the next meeting.
Governor Robinson was entertained at a banquet at the Reform Club last night. There was a large attendance. .'.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 276, 11 March 1879, Page 2
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122AUSTRALIA. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 276, 11 March 1879, Page 2
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