AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 106, 1 November 1895, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

.» THE RABBIT PEST. | Per Press Association! Sydney. October 29. In connection with the Land Tax Bill figures have been prepared showing that after allowing for twenty per cent depreciation since 1893 the present value of alienated lands in the colony is £140,---800,000. On the basis of the exemption of £470 with a tax of a penny in the £1. Government estimate the tax to bring in £420,000 revenue. This Day. During the debate in the Assembly on the Federal Bill, Mr McMillan insisted it must be drafted by trained men. The recent conference of Premiers was a farcical meeting, and carried no weight as federation delegates. Tbe Council is making good progress witb the Land aud Income Tax Bill. Melbourne, Oct. 31. A conference of Shire Councils decided to ask Government for a further advance of £100,000 with wbich to erect rabbit proof fencing. Tbe pest has increased tremendously in many districts. Sailed— Mararoa, for the Bluff. Mi McDavitt is a passenger. At the request of the leader of the Opposition, the Legislative Assembly adjourned until Wednesday out of respect for tbe late Sir James Patterson. Adelaide, This Day. The Treasurer gave notice of motion to rednce the Income Tax exemption from L2OO to L 125.