AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
(BY KLECTRICTELEOKAPn—COI'YRIOIIT). Brisbane, August 2. An important point will shortly be tried in the Courts here. Ihe Union Mortgage and Agency Company has declined to pay duty on its assets, representing money of investors outside the colony, and consequently the authorities have caused to be served on the company a writ to enforce thein. As all other companies are taking the same stand, the case may be regarded as l test one. Melbourne, August 1. The draft balance-sheet of the Melbourne Tramway Company shows a boavy decrease in profits, which are £-18,000 less than the previous year. Sydney, August 3. Her Majtsty the Queen h.is thanked Sir H. Pariies for the copy of the proceedings at the Federation Conference and the photographs of tho Premiers of the various colonies which he caused to be seut to Her Majesty. In connection with the dirdiut sighted by the brigatitine Emma L. Shaw, it is mentioned that a larec ship called the Camperdown left Capetown in ballast a year ago, and has uever been heard of since, Albany, August 3. Arrived : I'arramatta. Passengers for New Zealand : Mesdames Nott and Robertson, Misses Scott (2), Me u srs Scott, Spinks and Son.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2973, 4 August 1891, Page 3
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199AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2973, 4 August 1891, Page 3
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