AUSTRALIAN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1924, 24 April 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, April 23. Government Whip. Mr Thompson Moore, member for Mandurang, has accepted the position of Government whip in the Assembly. Freezing Company. The prospectus has boon issued of the Freezing Company under the dry air process, with a capital of £IOO,OOO. The sum of £40,000 has already been subscribed, and the company will commence operations as soon as the subscription amount to £50,000. MELBOURNE, April 23. The Unemployed. A deputation of workmen was received to-day by the Hon. James Service, when threatening language was used, and remunerative employment demanded, as they declined to accept stone-breaking. The Premier replied, stating that everything possible had been done, and he was unable to do more.

Shipping News. A vessel named the George Arkle, bound for the colonies, went ashore near Sourabaya, but afterwards floated unassisted. Arrived—Rotomahana, from the Bluff. The Ringarooma sailed for the Bluff on Wednesday. Re-instatement. Mr Gordon, C.E., has been re-employed by the Government as Chief Engineer of the Water Supply Department. The Iron TradePig iron is in good demand. SYDNEY, April 23. The Markets. Hennessy's brandy, in bulk, quarters, lis 3d to lis 6d; Raven's twist Is 4id per lb. ; candles, D.R.J.'s, 6s 3-J-d to 7£d. Meat Export Company. An influential meeting was held today, at which it was resolved to form a Meat Export Company. ADELAIDE, April 23. Wheat and FlourAdelaide wheat, 4s 2d to 4s 3d per bushel; Adelaide flour, £lO 10s per ton. The market is depressed. Freights from Adelaide to London, are from. 40s to 425. 6d.