AUSTRALIAN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1848, 24 January 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

[eetjtee's telegrams.] SYDNEY, January 22.' An Unpleasant ChangeThe Carlisle Railway traffic manager, who was recently censured and fined for his conduct in connection with the Paramatta Railway collision on Boxing Day* has been ordered to exchange his position with Mr Read traffic auditor of Carlisleand will receive two hundred pounds per annum less salary. MELBOURNE, January 23. Disgraceful Scene. There was an unexampled scone in the Assembly last night. Strangers were again excluded, and during that time a violent personal assault was made by Mr Fergusson on Mr Mclntyre. SYDNEY, January 23. A Lady Commits SuicideThe wife of Mr Dickinson, ex-Colonial Treasurer, is dead. She shot herself in the head with a revolver. More DelegatesThe English delegate fanners proceeds to New Zealand by the Ringarooma. The Mark-ts-New Zealand wheat, 4s 6d per bushel; New Zealand oats, 2s 6d per 401bs, ; maize, 2s 3d to 2s 6d per 60 lbs. Other lines unchanged. ADELAIDE, January 23. Adelaide wheat 5s to 5s 3d per bushel; Adelside flour, £l2 10s to £l3 10s por ton. BRISBANE, January 23. Queensland National BankThe Queensland National Bank has declared a dividend of 10 per cent, placing £20,000 to the reserve fund, and carrying forward £SOOO. [association special.] MELBOURNE, January 23. The Siam sailed this afternoon. Woolpacks have advanced half a crown in bond. Produce is quiet. Departmental ReductionsThe Government contemplate large dismissals in the land and survey departments. Mr Joseph ClarkeMr Joseph Clarke is a passenger to England in the Siam. The Assault on Mr Mcln'yreIndignation is expressed outside at Ferguson's escape from punishment for his outrageous assault on Mclntyre in the Legislative Assembly.