AUSTRALIAN.
Sydney, Feb 17.— The defeat on the motion introduced by Mr Jarvan censuring the financial policy of the Government was concluded in the Legislative Assembly at a late hour last night. On a division being taken, the Government were defeated by 52 votes to 44, and the House then adjourned. Melbourne, Feb 17.— Mr Service has tendered his resignation to the Governor, and Mr Gillies has undertaken the formation of a new Ministry. The following membera are certain to be included in the new Cabinet: Mr Gillies, Premier and
Colonial Treasurer ; Mr Deakin, Chief Secretary ; Mr Drixon, Attorney-General ; Mr Pearson, Minister of Education ; and Mr Dow, Minister of Lands. A hundred labourers employed by Melbourne City Corporation have struck for a reduction of work to eight hours per diem, Hobart, Veb I 7. — It has boen arranged that the Hon. J. M. Agnew, M.L.C., shall assume the Premiership in suscession to Mr Adze Douglas. Mr Agnew does not, however, take any portfolio, The position of the other Ministers will remain without change.
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Te Aroha News, Volume III, Issue 142, 20 February 1886, Page 5
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173AUSTRALIAN. Te Aroha News, Volume III, Issue 142, 20 February 1886, Page 5
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