AUSTRALIA.
[Reuter’s Agency.] A Victorian Turf Demonstration. Melbourne, August 25. It is proposed to hold a race meeting in Sir Hercules Robinson’s honor, when he vists Melbourne on his way to England. The proposal meets with general approval in sporting circles. August 26. Sir Hercules Robinson has accepted the invitation to the race meeting to be held here on September 16. There will be a large amount of added money to the chief event. An Exhibit For New Zealand. It is announced that the Duke of Manchester will visit New Zealand during his stay in the colonies. A Queensland Dead-lock. Brisbane, August 26. The Opposition have renewed their obstruction in the assembly to the mail contract, and Government now threaten
to adjourn for three mouths without supply. A Discontented Bruy. Adelaide, August 25. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Bray has tabled a motion of want of confidence in the Government on the Estimates. Sweet Consolation. Mauritius, August 12. The Admiral Ruyter is loading with 400 tons of sugar for New Zealand. Sugar operations have been hindered by bad weather.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2323, 27 August 1880, Page 2
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179AUSTRALIA. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2323, 27 August 1880, Page 2
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