AUSTRALIAN.
[per press association.] Received January 22nd, 12.50 p.m. THE DROUGHT. Sydney, January 22. Although light rains have fallen in different parts of the colony, the heat is still very great all over, and the crops are suffering severely. THE NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTION. The election campaign is now in full swing, and creating considerable excitement. Both freetraders and protectionists are straining every nerve to secure a majority. The latest elections are fixed for February 16th. THEJFEPERAL COUNCIL. Melbourne* January 22. It is understood that at the next meeting of the Federal Council the Constitution question will be further considered with a view to broadening ita basis. It is also thought likely that the question of supremacy of foreign Powers in these seas will be discussed. Received January 23rd, 1.30 am. THE BANK RETURNS. Melbourne, January 22,
The Bank returns for last quarter are unsatisfactory, showing a serious falling off in the deposits, and a further diminution of cash reserve.
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Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7262, 23 January 1889, Page 5
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