ADDITIONAL MESSAGE.

Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 966, 31 August 1871, Page 2

ADDITIONAL MESSAGE.

Melbourne, Auguat 24. Colonel Sankey's report condemns the Colibau Water Scheme generally, He

says it will require one and a quarter millions to complete it, and advises local schemes. The ironclad Cerberus made a trip under steam, and will make a trial of her guns to-morrow. ..Several bakers in Melbourne have been fined from L 5 downwards for usiug alum tb_ adulterate bread. > : } Sale of pure-bred imported by t the Tamerlane, bought of Mr Pye,f of New Zealand, brought a hundred pounds each. ' ; Anthony Kohle, tributer of the bond, Albion Consols, Ballarat, while suffering from delirium tremens, threw himself into, •the puddling machinery, and was killed. He was frightfully mutilated. Sankey's report condemns the NorthWestern Canal scheme. The preparation of Sankey's report, exclusive of personal remuneration, cost L 2500. > ; The arbitrators between Coppin and Tavares, a Mexican actor, awarded L3BO. Attempts are being made to establish a sugar company. The Hon. Mr Pettet, of the Legislative Council, is dangerously ill. Sydney, Aug. 23. Wool sales, on the 22nd, were brisk ;\ full prices were realised, and a large sale. Salt reported at L3in bond. The Tynedale Public School was burned I down, it is supposed by an incendiary. Flour dull. Adelaide inferior offered at LI 4. _■ ■ , , t ,„ ; - Wool shearing has commenced. : ! The Marchioness of Normanby was injured on the voyage jtp Queensland, having rolled out of her cot. She is not able lo appear at the public reception f^tes. The Zavistowski sisters are still attracting good houses. Adelaide, August 23. It is determined to carry on the Adelaide Marine Insurance Society. - Colonel Sjtnkey is surveying the country with a view to irrigation. , Mr Boncan Carried an amendment against the Government extending the -time for -selection of land on credit to si< months, of twos6ars; ';