THE CENTENNIAL REJOICINGS. Sydney, December 30.

Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 236, 7 January 1888, Page 5

THE CENTENNIAL REJOICINGS. Sydney, December 30.

The Centennial Commission has, 'arranged' a programme of events from January 23 to 31, to include laying the foundation stone of the New Parliament House buildings, the dedication of the Centennial Park, a public dinnor to the poor, a banquet in the Exhibition Building, unveiling the Queen's statue, and a procession of trades. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Church of England Centennial Fund donations amounting to over £13,000 wero announced. Twelve new members are nominated to the Legislative Council. The selection has not given unmixed satisfaction. Dr. Reuldiele, W. J. Trickett, John Davis, and Sir Wm. Manning are amongst those appointed. Lord and Lady Carnarvon have proceeded to Brisbane, where they are guests of tho Governor. Floods have occurred in Hunter River, causing some losses to farmer 6. At the invitation of the agents and captain u large number of persons visited the P. and 0. steamer Britannia yesterday and were hospitably entertained. The Premier visits Bega District next week

Melbourne, December 30. Mr John Anderson, Traffic Superintendent), died of diabetes after a very brief illness. It has been decided that all omcors of the public service who huve attained the a<*e of 65 shall receive two months' notice. The Agents-General of tho colonies don't see how the colonies can insist on the inclusion of the parcel poßt in the new Federal Mail Contract.