AUSTRALIA.
[Rkctjck’s Tkubo&ams.] MELBOURNE, Bsc, 21. The Agent-Generalship lor Victoria in London, has been offered to Mr Murray Smith. He baa, however, declined the appointment. It ia announced that Government baa declined to co-operate with the other Australian Colonies and New Zealand, in measure* which are being taken to induce the Government of the United States to reduce the duty levied on wool imported from the Colonics. Arrived —T® Anau, from the Bluff. SYDNEY, Duo. 20. A farewell banquet was given to Sir Henry Farkes, the Premier, last night. Over a hundred members of Parliament were present, together with a number of (he leading cltixeas. The affair was a great success. It is currently stated that Dr Benwick, Secretary of Mines, will succeed Mr Hoskins as Secretary of Lauds, and that Mr R. P. Babot will be appointed to the portfolio of Mines. Two fresh cases of small-pox in Woolloomooloo have been reported today.
BRISBANE, Dec. 21. A serious fire occurred last sight in Polrio terrace, in this city. It resulted in the destruction of several houses. The insurances include £4OO in New Zealand offices.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6496, 22 December 1881, Page 4
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185AUSTRALIA. Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6496, 22 December 1881, Page 4
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