AUSTRALIAN.
Sydney, Saturday. The scene of the murder of the crew of the cotter Lee La is Fort Webber, in New Ireland. Her Majesty's schooner Beagle brings news of the outrage. She also reports that the Marquis de Hay's immigrants hare shifted from Hikitika Bay, New Ireland, and are actively preparing to leave and settle in Queensland. The Border duties convention, which is to be renewed between New South Wales and South Australia, provides for the payment to the former < of £47,500 j annually. Meiißoubne, Saturday. As a result of the Intercolonial Conference it has been agreed between Victoria and South Australia to adopt free trade intercourse across their borders. New South Wales and South Australia have, however, decided to renew their i existing border duties. Baker, one of the competitors in the walking tournament now proceeding, has been drugged by a spectator, who gave him some beer. Baker is, however, still able to continue the contest. In the Legislative Assembly last night a discussion took place in regard to the appointment of Mr Farrell to the post of Parliamentary librarian, and Mr Berry agreed that he should be transferred to another position. Mr Berry also announced that the Government had decided to abandon the proposed reduction in the Civil Service salaries. Melboubnb, Sunday.. , The finish at the pedestrian tournament was most exciting. Baker walked 307; Swan, the New Zealand competitor, 306; and Seymour, .286. The Sorata was sheltered in Bivola Bay. She was nearly sinking,; but now is quite safe.
The following Exhibition prizes hare been awarded to New Zealand exhibitors: —Mr Vincent, Christohnroh, Ist prize, for balk ale; Mesi» Ebrenfried Brothera, Thames, 2nd prize, also for bottled stout. Bbisbani, Saturday. , A new goldfield has been gazetted in the vicinity of Mount Perry, near the Burnett rirer, to the north-west of Mary* borough, in this colony. s ' Adelaide, Sunday. The Adelaide Bating Club has con* firmed its decision with regard to the disqualification of Mata. Obituary: Sir George Kingitone Galle. ,
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3728, 6 December 1880, Page 2
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331AUSTRALIAN. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3728, 6 December 1880, Page 2
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