AUSTRALIAN.
[MELBOURNE “ AGE ” SPECIAL.] MELBOURNE, February 12. ArrivalThe Deecan has arrived at the Heads,
[belter’s telegrams.] MELBOURNE, February 12 Political.
Mr Berry addressed the electors of Stawell last night. In the course of his remarks he severely critised Mr Service’s Reform Bill, which was ultimately accepted by the Council. Mr Berry speaks again at the Ararat election. Addresse are becoming very numerous. [belter’s telegrams.] MELBOURNE, February 11. Racing SweepsRacing sweeps have been declared illegal, and holders were fined nominally. SYDNEY, February 10. Terrific CycloneAccording to latest news from New Caledonia, a terrific cyclone swept over the island on the 24th January, causing almost incalculable damage to property and leaving a large number of settlers in a state of destitution. The Government, however, promptly took steps to alleviate as much as possible the prevailing misery and distress, and voted 100,000 francs. Information has been received as to the loss of fourteen vessels during the cyclone. The Vend System.
Owing to the operation of the vend system in limiting the output of coal and the inability of steamers to procure coal they had contracted for, several of Smith’s steamers have been laid up at Newcastle.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1863, 12 February 1880, Page 2
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