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AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[By Telegraph.] (Per Te Anau at the Bluff.) EXHIBITION FESTIVITIES. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. POSTAL ALTERATIONS. VICTORIAN REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. UNPOPULAR JUDGES. A BANK IN DIFFICULTIES. VICTORIA. Melrourne, Oct. 0. Public interest is entirely centered in the Exhibition festivities which arc now in full progress. The unanimous opinion is that the opening passed off most successfully, The illuminations of the mcn-of-war in Hobson’s Bay on Friday night attracted many thousands. The yards of the vessels were brilliantly lighted up, and the effect was very line. On the same night an official dinner was given at. Government house to sixty guests, and on Sunday there was a military church parade and services in the Town Hall, at which 700 volunteers and a large number of persona were present. The attendance on the opening and following days have been scarcely equal to anticipation, but as the display becomes complete it is expected to increase. The Governor’s ball yesternight passed off with great eclat , over 2000 being present. Other festivities are on the tapis and are expected to continue for some time. Langridge has relieved Berry of the duties of Postmaster-General pending the appointment of a Minister. It is intended to superannuate some of the higher officers. Amongst the administrative changes it is intended to make all money order offices throughout the colony also receipt and pay offices in connection with the Treasury. The money offices exceed 200 in number.

The Legislative Council on Monday assented to the Payment of the Membens of the Assembly Bill and it received the royal assent. Although (he revenue for the quarter shows a decrease, there is a small increase on the year, but this is entirely due to the largely increased taxation The Customs has decreased £IOOO. Stamps have yielded £106,000 for the nine months, ; spirits have decreased £60,000, and tobacco, .£13,000. Excise duties have increased £38,000. The territorial revenue lias declined £37,000. Postal and telegraphic returns shew a satisfactory advance. The total outlay exceeds the net revenue by £165,000. Half a million of Treasury Bonds arc formally advertised. Tenders are receivable at the Treasury until Oct. 19, interest payable in May and November. Tenderers are required to deposit 5 per cent ; the balance being payable on Nov. 1. NEW SOUTH WALES. A large meeting was held_ yesternight to protest against the decision of the Judges in the “Evening News” case. The Masonic Hall was being present, and the Mayor was in the chair. Various resolutions condemning the action of the Judges were passed. It was resolved to mark the public sympathy for Mr Bennett by defraying all the expenses of line and costs. Subscriptions have been opened. The enquiry into the loss of the Susannah Godeffroy continues. The evidence given is very conllicting. There is a general feeling that the coxswain of the life-boat is blatneable. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The Commercial Bank has submitted a statement of its position to the shareholders with a view to changes in the management. The late losses absorb the profits for the half year, and take £3500 off the reserve. There is an increase of revenue for the September quarter of £87,506. The Customs yielded £136,000, railways, £102,000, lands, £150,000. _ The Sorata’s position is little changed. She is hopelessly stranded, and it is stated that it will cost more to get her off than the vessel is worth, although the hull has not received much additional damage. QUEENSLAND. The Premier laid on the table papers giving the latest information re the mail contract, and intimated that the contract will be ratified unless the House formally records a vote against it before October 12. In the Assembly yesterday a petition was presented in reference to the legality of members of the Assembly or Council, who the newspaper proprietors, and who receive payment for Government advertisements, continuing to hold their seats. The object is to decide the whole question of Government contracts as affecting members. The expenditure for the quarter shows a decrease of £25,000. The total deficit is now £60,000.

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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2361, 11 October 1880, Page 2

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AUSTRALIAN NEWS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2361, 11 October 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2361, 11 October 1880, Page 2

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