AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
[Br Electhic Telegraph—Copyright. 1 Adelaide, July 21. Replyisb to a deputation, the Premier promised to amend the Licensing Act next session in the direction of local option, provided compensation to publicans was agreed to. The Marine Board of Enquiry has censured the captain of the Star of Greece, for manifest carelessness. Sydney, July 21. The Australian Squadron has gone to Melbourne, to take part in the Exhibition ceremonies there. Sir Graham Berry, Agent-General for Victoria, is taking steps with a view to compel Adtr.iral Field to disclose the name of the person who informed him that many of the Victorian legislators were open to bribery. Sixty Chinese have been rendered homeless by the fire which occurred in the suburb of Waterloo last evening. The House sat continuously for thirtysix hours discussing the Estimates, which, however, were passed at an early hour this morning. Melbourne, July 23. Heavy falls of snow have occurred in the country districts during the past day or two. Hobabt, July 22. A heavy fall of snow fell in town yes • terday. The House of Representatives passed the Tariff Bill by a narrow majority.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2502, 24 July 1888, Page 2
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189AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2502, 24 July 1888, Page 2
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