AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
Auckland, June 18. The Hero has arrived from Sydney, bringing dales to the 12th inst.
MELBOURNE. The Government will probably propose a carriage tax, as a substitute for tolls ; and will also move for the construction of railways towards thp south. The' Australia Border Sugar Company will probably raise their prices in a day or two, A prospecting vote and a loan will form part of the Government policy. The, insolvent Pyke has been sentenced to four months' imprisonment for fraudulent preference. j SYDNEY. Mr. Parkes has given notice of a Committee of the whole House to consider Sir W. Jervoise's report, and the expediency of making naval and military preparations for Colonial defence. The ordinary revenue is estimated at L 1,557,000, and the expenditure at L 55,000. This is exclusive of a loan of L 1,400,000, including L 150.000 for immigration, lighthouses LSI,OOO, and telegraph extension L 75.000. Rush has decided not to use sliding seats in the boat race with Trickett. BRISBANE. The Religious ■ Worship Bill has been passed. The Government will construct railways from Oxley to Beeuligh, from Ipswich to Harrisville, and from Brisbane to Sandgate. ____„__—»
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Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 359, 18 June 1877, Page 2
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