AUSTRALIAN CABLE.
Melbourne, March 11. A most enthusiastic mee.ing of those interested in pastoral affairs was held to-day for the purpose of promoting a company to engage in the meat freezing process. After some discussion the meeting was adjourned.
Sydney, March 11. Arrived : Wakatipu, from Webington. In consequence of the Council rejecting the Stamps Bill, the Hon Mr Parkes intends to take action for the purpose of vindicating the privilege of the Assembly An action for LIO,OOO damages for slander, brought by John Shepherd, M.L.A., against G. P. Dibbs, merchant, for uttering an alleged slander charging Shepherd with immoral conduct with Mrs J. C Dibbs for whom he was acting as solicitor in the Divorce Court, has resulted in a verdict for plaintiff for L2OOO damages. The Stamp Duties Bill, which was sent a second time to the Legislative Council, has been again rejected by that Chamber on constitutional points.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 242, 13 March 1880, Page 2
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150AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Temuka Leader, Issue 242, 13 March 1880, Page 2
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