AUSTRALIAN.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8541, 22 July 1893, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN.

T?i__» __i_cia_-_—Eleatrie Tete-rauh—Cosjngat. SCARLET FEVER. J Sydney, July 21. Scarlet fever almost amounting to epidemic proportions is prevalenc in the metropolis. THE VICTORIAN DEFICIT. By rigid economy the Goverment hope to effect a saving which will equal .the shortage in- the revenue for the year, s .; .;'

STEAM SERVICE Td THE NEW .-,.., HEBRIDES. '~.-> v _.

The Messageriea have decided to extend their island steam services so as to include the New Hebrides.

THE LOAN AND MERCANTILE,

Melbourne, July 21.

Enquiries made iv connection with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, show that tbe power of the Official Receiver appointed in London 1 does not extend to the colonies. The Company's new" business is being conducted by the New Zealand Association, and the old business aud con tracts are to be transacted as heretofore by the Company's officers. MR MUNRO'S BANKRUPTCY. _ Mr J, Munro, ex-Agent-G-eneral, has been granted au unconditional discharge of bankruptcy.' RETRENCHMENT IN QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, July 21. The retrenchment scheme has virtually abolished the immigration department, and the votes for the local authorities have been reduced from £100,000 to £63,000/ A LUCKY .MINER. . A man named Partridge, a miner at Croydon, has fallen heir to the sum of £100,000 through "the death of relatives in England. ISSUE OF TREASURY BILLS. Adelaide, July 21. A quarter of a million worth of Treasury Bills will be issued on August Ist. They will have seven years currency, and bear interest at the rata of 4£ per cent, per annum.

GREAT FLOOD IN TASMANIA.

Hobart, July 21.

2he greatest flood since 1852 is reported along the Launceston line. The people in the lower parts of Longford have been compelled to leave their residences. The loss of stock is very heavy.