AUSTRALIAN.

Southland Times, Issue 1669, 29 November 1872, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbouenk, Nov. 21. Tbe Education Bill is being considered in committee. Viscount Canterbury goes home in February. Parliament is to be closed at an early date. A destructive fire has taken place at Sale, Gipps Land. The Scotch team won the international rifle tmtch, Breadstuffs stb easi'eT. New Zealaud wheat is quoted at 6s sd. Ptdney. The narrow gauge system has been rejected by the Assembly. A shuck of earthquake has been felt here. Captain Alexander and five of the crew of the Carl have been convicted of kidnapping. The mate of the Carl has been convicted of tbe murder of Polynesians, and sentenced to death. Newcastle. Arrived. — Mary Ann, from the Bluff, on the 36th. Adelaide. Wheat is dull at 6s. The exports to New Zealand show a decrease of £1,400. A day of humiliation and prayer has been suggested on account of tbe locust plague. Tbe Permissive Bill Vas been so mutilated that it is expected to collapse. Tbe Police Con missioner's evidence before a select committee discloses a revolting irass of corruption, falsehood, ar.d immorality in tbe force, notwithstanding which it is considered competent io preserve order, check crime, and pro\f ct life and property. Tbe Speaker's dinner came off yesterday. The Port Darwin line has been restored. There is nothing fresh in breadstuffs.