AUSTRALIA
rBSTJTBB'B TBLBGEAMB.] MELBOURNE, December 21. Arrived, this morning—Tβ Anan, from the Bluff. The Agent- Generalship for Victoria in London has been offered to Mr MurraySmitta. Hβ has however "declined the appointment. It is announced that the Government has declined to co-operate with the other Australian Colonies and New Zealand in the measures which are being taken to induce the Government of the United States to reduce the duty levied on wool imported from the Australian Colonies. SYDNET, December 21. A farewell banquet was given to Sir Henry Parkes, Premier, last night. Over 100 members of Parliament were present, together with a number of the leading citizens. The affair was a great success. It is currently stated that Dr. Renwick, Secretary of Mines, will succeed Mr Hoskins as Secretary of Lands, and that Mr R. P. Babot will be appointed to the portfolio of Mines. Two fresh cases of small-pox in Woolloomooloo have been reported to-day. BRISBANE, December 21. A serious fire occurred last night ia Petrie terrace, in this city, resulting in the destruction of several houses. The insurances include £400 in New Zealand offices.
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Press, Volume XXXVI, Issue 5083, 22 December 1881, Page 2
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