SYDNEY.
June 12. Tho Melbourne Government will probably propose a carriage tax, as a substitute for tolls ; they will also move for the - construction .of railways towards the ■ South Australian border. The Sugar Company will probably raise ! their prices in a day or two. A prospecting vote and loan will form part of the Government policy. Pylce, an insolvent, has been sentenced to four months' imprisonment for fraudulent pretences. Mr Parkes lias given notice to move for a committee of the whole House to consider Jervoise's] report, and for tbe expediency of making naval and military preparations for colonial defence. Rush has decided not to use the sliding seat for the champion race. BRISBANE. June 12. The Religious Worship Bill has been passed. The. Government will construct railways from Oxley to Beenligh, from Ipswich to Harris ville, and from Brisbane to Sandgate.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 3401, 19 June 1877, Page 2
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142SYDNEY. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 3401, 19 June 1877, Page 2
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