AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
(PEE ALBION AT HOKITIKA.) Melbodenb, 16th May. 1 Messrs. Berry and Lalor -visited Egertou, when the former stated tliat it was the intention of the Government to introduce such" measures of reform as. would provide for the peace and safety of the people. Two extraordinary suicides occurred this, week in the suburbs. In both cases the -men were said to be in straightened circumstances.One was a recent arrival, and had previously pawned what little property ha possessed.' Both men were fearfully mutilated. - ‘ ' Reed and Barnes, architects, obtained the .first premium of £3OO for the Exhibition;, building design. The' structure is ’to cost £02,000. The Government still adhere to the intention of holding an International Exhibition! Parliament will ’ not meet for despatch of business until 9th July. Business is very dull ; very little doing in all places of amusement,. except Leon .and Kelly’s Minstrels, and the Eev. Mr. Clark’s lectures. Sydney, May 16. The prorogation is expected to take place at the end of next week. ■- •- The death of T. S. Mcrt has caused general! regret. _ ; • ■ The Customs revenue continues to increase.; A motion has been submitted in the Assembly for the purchase of an ironclad, but it is not likely to be carried.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5352, 23 May 1878, Page 2
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205AUSTRALIAN NEWS. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5352, 23 May 1878, Page 2
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