CABLEGRAMS.
DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS
(HEfTKU's TELEGRAMS, L'KH PRESS AGEXCY.)
SyiiNJ3ir, January 15.
The Premier informed :i deputation that he would not suspend immigration, but would rather seek the introduction of immigrants of the right stamp. The Famine Fund will probably reach L 20.000. The Government has received information that the penalties incurred by the Forbes' Postal Contract has been arranged by the payment of L 10,00 0; divided between this Colony and 2\ew Zealand.
A deputation from the Agricultural Society requested the removal of the prohibition of the introduction of stock* from England, and tile Premier replied satisfactorily. A monthly service has been arranged between London and Australia with the following tirst-clas's steamers : —Lusitania, Chimborazo, Cuzco, Garonne, and Aconcagua.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OAM18780116.2.8
Bibliographic details
Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 533, 16 January 1878, Page 2
Word Count
119CABLEGRAMS. Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 533, 16 January 1878, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in