AUSTRALIAN.
MELBOURNE, May 15. The Wheat Crop. Agricultural statistics show that the wheat crops in Victoria have yielded 13J- bushels per acre. The quantity shows an increase of 50 per cent. The Political SituationThe “ Argus,” in a leader in to-day’s issue, comments upon the gravity of the political situation in Victoria, and declares that Mr Service’s task is one of extreme difficulty. The speech of Sir John O’Shannessy in the Assembly on Tuesday, which was adverse to the Government, is much discussed. The Markets. Hennessey’s brandy, case, 34s 9d to 355; bulk, quarters, 10s 6d to 11s 6d. Kerosene, diamond, Is 2d per gallon; Devoo’s, Is Sid; Patna rice, scarce; oats. Is 9d per bushel; New Zealand oats, 2s per 401b5.; maize, 2s 3d to 2s 6d per COlbs. ; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, £34; candles, D.R.J.S., 6|-d to 8d per lb. MELBOURNE, May 14. A Heartless HoaxThe Hon. Mr Service says that no further steps will he taken in regard to the missing ship Knowsley Hall, as the bottle found at Portland proves to he a complete hoax. ADELAIDE, May 14. Wheat and FlourAdelaide wheat, 4s 4d to 4s 5d per bushel; flour £lO 5s per ton.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1942, 15 May 1880, Page 2
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