AUSTRALIA.
MEASLES IN TONGA. SYDNEY, August 9. Letters from Tonga state that measles have appeared there, but only of a mild type. MBLBOURNE BOARD OF WORKS. MELBOURNE, August 9.
The Metropolitan Board of Works has adopted the report of the Finance Committee respecting the new loan. ■ TEE VICTORIAN TAXATION PROPOSALS.
During the debate on the budget, a motion to report progress, which was regarded as tantamount to a disapproval of further taxation, was carried by forty-four to thirty-three. The Premier intimated that he would require a straight out vote on the Income tax at next sitting. VICTORIAN FINANCE.
Speaking at the Mayoral luncheon, the Minister for Defence said the Victorian Government waa faking steps to bring about reciprocity between the Colonies. The Treasurer stated that, even with vigorous retrenchment, the Government would require to find new sources of revenue. THE NEW GOVERNOR OP TASMANIA. EOBaP-T, August 9. A large crowd assembled to meet the new Governor, and he was accorded an enthusiastic welcome.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10112, 10 August 1893, Page 5
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