AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
Melbourne. The will of John Robertson has been proved under £102,000. The automatic system of telegraphy is to be brought into operation between Sydney and Melbourne. A tax of a penny on wool, and a tax on stock, are advocated. A deputation of Sabbatarians waited on the the Mayor to protest against Fairclough’s sacred recitations on Sunday as illegal. The rates of interest on deposits have been reduced by the Banks ; three months, 3 per cent; six months, 4 per cent ; twelve months, 5 per cent. , Wheat is firm at 6s 6d, Holders anticipate an advance. Flour, £ll to £ll ss. Brisbane. The Torres Straits mail has arrived. Dr Lang is holding meetings favorable to his claim for £IOOO for services in securing separation from New South Wales.
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Globe, Volume IV, Issue 374, 24 August 1875, Page 2
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130AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Globe, Volume IV, Issue 374, 24 August 1875, Page 2
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