AUSTRALIA.
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[BBSTBB'B THLaGBAJte.3 Beceircd [October i.st, lOpjo. SYDNEY, October 31. Iα tbe Legislative Aufmbly last might the convention resolution was brought up for discussion. Six John Bob ertson moved the previous question, which was carried by 22 votes to 21 after a lengthy debate which lasted until midnight. Due proportion of the cost of establishing a protectorate over New Guinea will, however, be paid by this colony. The prorogation will take place to-morrow. The Bank of New South Wales bus declared a dividtsd for the pact half-year at the rate of 15 per cent, per annum with a bonus of 2J per cent, and carries £10,600 to the reserve. Beceired XTorcmber lit, ZSOajb. ADELAIDE, October 31. The English cricketers commenced a i match to-day against Fifteen of Adelaide. The local team went in first, and at the close of tbe day's play had lost ten wickets i for 164 runs.
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Press, Volume XL, Issue 5971, 1 November 1884, Page 2
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