AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Received December 17, 9.40 a.m). SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE. Sydney, December 17. The Lieutenant-Governor opened the handsome new Stock Exchange in Pitt-street. Congratulatory speeches were made by the Premier and others. UNDESIRABLE EMIGRANTS. Melbourne, December 17. Mr Barton has received a communication from the Imperial Government, asking the assistance of the Commonwealth in preventing the immigration to South Africa of dangerous and undesirable persons by the appointment of an officer in each Stale to issue permits to (hose considered fit. Air Barton is taking steps to enforce (be request. cu£t:ms troubles. Auelaiee , December 17. It is understood that the trouble wiili lae steamer Prinz Regent Luitpold over the breaking of the Customs seals ou the stores has been arranged, the agents of the vessel being willing to give a guarantee to pay duly on all goods used both in and bewtoen ports after the Customs seals were broken. HOT WEATHER. Brisbane, December 17. The weather is extremely hot. Numbers of stations registered from 11 1 to 120 iu the shade. Sydney, December 17. A strong north-wester, like a ffiast from a furnace was experienced all day, and the beat was prostrating being 101 in the shade.
A LUCKY FIND. Sydney, December 17. A twenty-two ounce nugget has beetr found by a prospector at Wellington. WESTRALIAN POLITICS. (Received December 17, 9.5S a.in.) Perth, December 17. At a caucus of the Ministerial party to discuss the political situation, several proposals were discussed with a view of over-coming the difficulty, including the suggested coalition, but nothing definite was done. It is understood that Mr Morgan will consult the Governor. An Opposition caucus was also held.
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Waikato Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1127, 18 December 1901, Page 2
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