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> < [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. — THE SOVEREIGNTY OF NEW GUINEA. PROPOSAL TO THE COLONIES. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. (Received September 9, 1.45 p.m.) Melbourne, September 9. A telegraphic despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Victoria, dated August 16, has been made public. In the message, Col. Stanley announces that if the colonies jointly guarantee a payment of £15,000 annually, the Imperial Government is willing to proclaim the Queen’s soverignty over New Guinea, and to give a suitable ship, valued at £IB,OOO, in order to carry on the government of the country. Kings Own is scratched for the Melbourne Cup. (Received September 10, 1.15 a.m.) Sydney, September 9,
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, an amendment to the Address-in-Reply to the Governor’s speech was moved by the leader of the Opposition to the effect that Government was deserving of censure for not calling Parliament together earlier. The debate is still proceeding.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2799, 10 September 1885, Page 2
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