CABLEGRAMS.
~Vi;;ST HOllt ANL> FOREIGN MKU'S. ' !:F.fTKfl r S TELKCKA M, PERPKESS ASSOCIATION.) London, May 7The House of Lords threw out, on the second reading, the Bill for legalising marriage with a-deceased wife's sister. The Prince of Wales supported the bill, and presented n petition in its favor. (special to melbocp.ne herald.) • . London. May 7. The House of Lords has received a petition From Sydney, praying that they should pass the Bill legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister. • Mayß. At the wool sales on the Oth and 7th, 18, GOO bales were offered. Cross-breds show a slightly improved tendency. Consols. U3i. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. f r.KCTKU .S TKI.ECKAM. PEP. Pi:ESS ASSOCIATION) Melbourne, May 9. Arrived —Yesterday, Claud Hamilton, from Hokitika. (special to puess association). Sydney, May C. Professor Pell is dead. Melbourne, May 8. The Opposition support Mr. Service's reform proposals. Wheat is firmer. Eleven shillings has been refused for two thousand bags. The Cabinet has authorised Mr. Berry to sign a cable contract vaiying original agreement. There is no opposition to Mr. Lorimer for Central Province.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 954, 9 May 1879, Page 2
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