AUSTRALIAN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2809, 25 March 1882, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

lShuteb’s 1 Agency.] { drKalsf?' ~M MBLBOUBIJBj.WfBfjphiSd. ,„..Tbe. ~“ Age tordavt-aaserts- the genuineness o£ .the. information, given yesterday regarding Russiandesigns upon the colonies, ahA publishes documentary evidence in support; of Bryant’s statement! The “ Argus; ’’ this morningstates that the “ Age’s •” information 'ib a palpable hbdx; :?: and o;, cbhiiilhtely fallacious, and-that Bryant- was - ehP ployed by Admiral Aslanbegoff on matters, altogether x unconnected, with Australian defences. The affair has caused great excitement here; p-y ' l ! ': ? 'Thb.SjJbraon:.^a^v ) ! '”7l Intelligence is to hand that the .08 Sobraouj : *bound from’ 'Melbourne' to. London, for -whose fears were entertained, arrived at Capetown on the 23rd inst.’ I ,jr AV. •> f| >

Mount Browne. Miners., ( -' 1 ' - 1 Stdhtet;Marchm* l ' : ' ! Intelligence is to hand that supplies are now arriving at Mount Browne. The distress''among ' diggers is proved to have been exaggerated. The ■snpply of water is short, and Is reaWy the only great want. ■ Powerf of Gas The City Council have appointed! a Committee of Aldermen to enquiry into the. powers of the Sydney gas fcompanies. Fatality.' Aj boat; accident occurred..*in 'the harbor to-day, resulting in the death of two men. ‘ ll * ' ; CommercialHennessy’s brandy, .’case, £3ffs fid ; hoik, quarters, 13s; Patna rice; £l3 10s per sop; Sugar Company’s No. I pieces, £35 per ton ; New Zealand oats HaVe advanced 1 3d per bushel, and are now quoted at 3s Sd. . Maixe has advanced 1 to 5s fid per bpshel, ‘ Haven's twist, Is figd per lb. -