BRISBANE.
Our dates are to the 27th ultimo;— The Church of England Synod have practically decided to remit the election of the Bishop to the Bishops of Australia and Tasmania. A majority of the clergy were in favor of proceeding to election. A majority of the laymen favored delegation to the Archbishop of Canterbury. The result has been a compromise, in accordance with the provisions of the canon. The Synod has passed a resolution to the effect that the stipend of the AngMcan Bishop shall be fixed at not less than LIOOO a -year. During two weeks the Peak Downs Company has forwarded 63 tons of copper for shipment to Sydney. 127 tons of tin have been received from Warwick. The escort from Ethridge reached Cardwell with 12,000 ounces of gold, and that from Charters Towers reached Townsville with 300 ounces.
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Clutha Leader, Volume I, Issue 22, 10 December 1874, Page 6
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141BRISBANE. Clutha Leader, Volume I, Issue 22, 10 December 1874, Page 6
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