AUSTRALIA.
[Euutehs Agency.] SYDNEY, Dee. 5 This day the second reading of the Education Dill was carried in the Assembly by a majority of 10. Eour hundred and ten entries have been received for the Wool Show at the International Exhibition, including twelve from New Zealand. MELI3OUENE, Dec. 5. In consequence of the vacancy in the Legislative Assembl}', caused by the bankruptcy of Mr Dw} r cr, the Government consider a statutory majority obtainable. The question will be decided on Tuesday next. The Government arc consulting ten leading barristers as to whether forty-
three constitute a majority of the House. It is understood that Mr Higinbothamhas expressed a favorable opinion. BRISBANE, Dec. 5. A destructive fire occurred to-day. A hotel and six shops were completely destrojmd.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2093, 6 December 1879, Page 2
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126AUSTRALIA. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2093, 6 December 1879, Page 2
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