AUSTRALIA.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2268, 9 July 1881, Page 3

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[beuter’s telegrams.] MELBOURNE. July 8. Beep Gold. The diamond drill at Stawell has struck gold at a depth of 1700 feet. The Squadron. The detached squadron, with the exception of the Bacchante, is now under orders to proceed to Auckland. The New Ministry. Sir Bryan O’Loghlon has selected the following gentlemen to form the new Ministry :—Messrs J. M. Grant, D. Gaunson, J. H. Graves, H. Bolton, the Hon. F. S. Dedson, Mr T. Bent and Dr. L. L. Smith. The various portfolios have not however yet been allotted. SYDNEY, July 8. The Markets. Henessy’s brandy, case, 365; bulk quarters, 12s 3d; kerosene, diamond, per gallon. Is Bjd; Devoe’s, 2s Id; New Zealand oats, per bushel, 2s 6d; New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 5s 2d; maize, 2s lOd; tobacco. Raven’s twist, per lb. Is sd; candles, D.R. J.’s, per lb, 7-f-d. Shipping. Arrived, this morning, Albion, from Auckland. Smallpox. A fresh case of small pox has been reported to the authorities to-day from Glebe, one of the suburbs adjoining the city on the south-west. Evening. Another case of small-pox was reported this evening. The sufferer resides in the centre of the city, and is a young woman named Monaghan. ADELAIDE, July 8. The Markets. Wheat is unchanged at 4s 9d; town flour, £ll 5s to £ll l©s; country brands £lO 10s to £lO 15s. Freight to London, steamers, 35s to 37s 6d; sailing vessels, 355.