AUSTRALIAN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2653, 21 September 1881, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

[Eeuteb’s Agency.] A Patriot. Sydney, Sept. 20. Mr Skuthope has written to Sir Henry Parkes, the Premier, demanding £6OOO for the relics of the Leichardt expedition. Australian Weather Exchange. A steep depression still off Tasmania and deepening, and a second moderate depression between Portland and King George’s Sound with prevailing westerly winds with rain; at Sydney fine. Barometer ; —Portland* 29.6, Hobart, 29.3, Sydney, 29.9. Small Pox in Sydney; Smallpox continues to prevail in the city, and some fresh cases have been reported to the Health Board. At the same time it is currently reported that several cases exist in private residences, but that secrecy is being observed regarding them. New Zealand Hit. Bbisbane, Sept. 20. The insurances on the recent fire at Townsville include £1625 in the South British Company, half being reinsured in the Standard ; £SOO in the New Zealand Company, half being reinsured in the South British ; and £SOO each with the Colonial and New Zealand Companies. Price of Oats. Melbotjene, Sept. 20. Short oats are quoted at 3s sd. Victorian Parliament. The Victorian Parliament reassembled to-day. Victorian Bank Bobbery. The Bank of Victoria offers £SOO reward for the discovery of the robber of the missing notes. Smallpox in Victoria. A case which is believed to be smallpox is reported from Yackandandah, in the north-east, of this colony. The symptoms so far are mild, but the patient has been isolated. Jolimont Accident* f An inquiry into the Jolimont railway accident has resulted in finding that it was due to the dangerous condition of the tires of the wheels. The Court further found that the management of the Hobson’s Bay railway was very lax, hut could not fix the responsi* bility upon any one individual. It is understood that £35,000 will _he re* quired to pay the liabilities arising out of the accident.

Melbourne Cup. The Duchess Pilly is now first favorite for the Melbourne Cup at 10 to 1.