AUSTRALIAN.
MejVbotjkne, December 2. The Bendigo, Cup. was .won by Quack. The late Speaker; of the Assembly will contest the'electionf or the ; East Provinces, rendered vacant by the decease, of, Mr. Turnbull.- .';. ■. . ..;.> ,-_/',/ "*•<■ ■ Minnie, a femalei,acr,obat, ?fell from the ; flying trapeze at the Bend^:Tßealre, and 1 a^ • : y^ ; ; ■ ;]." ; esiablishedfin^ ¬j(^ t;h^|;brijg;|Qari | has - .-.' fjteeiirT*.^^
The prorogation is promised for the 9th inst. . ' : , . '.'A ':"' - 'A-y Oppenheimßr has been acquitted of the ' charge of ' attempting to defraud his creditors. ; Mr. Duffy denies having received a despatch relative to the annexation of the Fijis. The Education Bill has passed the Council in an amended form. - At the wool sales prices wera firm with an upward tendency. The mining dividends for the week amount to ±-30,000. Wbeat firmer. Sales have been effected up to 7s. 6.1. Oats, 3s. 3J. Flour, nominally £17 to £17 10s.. One hundred bales ol flax have been shipped for Hamburg by lhe True Briton. ADELAIDE. A violent Bcene occurred on Saturday at the prorogation of the Assembly. The doors were locked on the approach of the Governor in order to discuss a question raised by the Speaker. The doors were forced open, and great excitement prevailed. The stability of tho overland line is questioned. Much anxiety is felt with regard to the reticence of the Government about the Treasurer and Chief Secretary attending the Conference. Mauritius dates to October 18 state that the shipments to Australia double those of the two past years. Prices are firm. Old wheat 5s 3d, new os. Flour £12 15a to £14 ss. SYDNEY. Tin ore has been auctioned at £1 per unit. Tho Opposition is feeble. A debate on finance is proceeding. A violent scene has occurred between McLeary and the Attorney-General. . A deep sea fishing company has been formed. . Malt is scarce. " Iron lower. A portion of the crew of the whaling barque Mary Hamilton mutinied, and the vessel had to put back. Mr Roddick, the Moderator of the Presbytery, is dead. Sir James Fergusson i 3 preparing to leave for England. The subscriptions for a testimonial to, him have reached a handsome sum. A woman has been killed by lightning at Moonta.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 293, 9 December 1872, Page 2
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359AUSTRALIAN. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 293, 9 December 1872, Page 2
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