TASMANIA.

Southland Times, Issue 1220, 8 March 1870, Page 3

TASMANIA.

Hobaet Tow, Feb. id. An action has been raised against the" commissioner for refusing a certificate ill White's insolvency at Launceston. Feb. 21. The Salmon Commissioners are preparing regulations for a partial experiment in opening the river for salmon fishing. 1 Home advices report the Bishop of HobartTown arrived at Borne a iW days before the (Ecumenical Council assembled. Flour is quoted at £12 • wheat, 5s td 5s 3d ; oats, 3s. Feb;2l A Civil Service Bill is likely to be introduced next session. It will be framed after the act in force in Victoria. The festival given by Fox's trustee* td the children of the Queen's Orphan Asy-i him was a great success, 500 children being present. Hop-picking Has commenced, and therd is a splendid cropi Feb. 24. A baker, named Macartney, residing at Newtown, was killed last night by being thrown from a gig and getting his skull fractured between the wheel and thd shafts. ..'.". , , Feb. 25. The Hon. James White will accept thd oflice of scab inspector on the Ist March next, when the new act comes into operation. He vacates his seat for Pembroke, but will stand again for re-election; ' The seat is likely to be contested. A. complimentary dinner is to be given to M£ White. . The markets are without change. » LAUNCBSTdNi Feb. 22. The Church of England Synod was opened by the bishop with a long address* and is now sitting. The G-overnor is herd. . - , Feb: 24. At the Synodto-day therdwas a stormy discussion over Reilley's case, which was. ultimately referred to a select committees Mr G-ladman, city treasurer, has died of apoplexy.