AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 120, 25 April 1885, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

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(Per s.n. To Aiiaa at Auckland.) Sydney, April 16. The forthcoming intercolonial eightoar race is exciting a good doal of m. terest. All the crews jhave arrived, and taken up their quarters. The extremely dry season is seriously affecting the water supply. Some little rain has fallen, bat several days' good soaking rain is required to be of any benefit. During a heavy tog two steamera collided m the harbor. There was no injury to life, but the boats were much damaged. ' Brisbane, April 16. The Government are making all necessary preparations for defence. A special proclamation has been issued with -reference to the times of entering and departing from the port during the night. Earthworks are also being thrown up, and coal stations being protected. The barristers protest against Judge Mem's appointment because he does not belong to the higher branoh of the profession. Melbourne, April 16. A private association has been formed for bringing out servai.t girls, who are to be looked after on arrival. At the meeting of the Municipal Association, resolutions were passed m favor of State-aided immigration for labourers and female servants. Forfcy-seren cadet' corps have been established m different parts of the Colony, and 1700 boys enrolled. The chemical works of Air Blogg on the Sandridge-road are destroyed by fire. The property was valued at £3000.