Australian News.
The Wakatipu arrived at Melbourne, 28th October, It is probable that the Government ■will exempt Building Societies from the operation of the Stamp Act. The body of the man Tobin, who committed a murderous assault on , Mr and Mrs Jacobs five weeks ago, was found thrown in a river with his hands tied together. A number of the crew of the steamer Afghan. struck work, being dissatisfied with their treatment. Warrants have been issued for thirteen. It is reported that the Kelly gang appeared in the vicinity of Wangaratta a few days ago. Plcuro pleumonia is said to be spreading in the neighbourhood of Yorke’s Peninsula. The disease is assuming a serious aspect. The Government are requested to appoint a local inspector at once. Phylloxera has broken out at Fullarton, three miles from Adelai le. The expenditure last quarter was £443,734 as against Lb93,T90 for the same period last year. The revenue for the quarter was L 408,689,
for the corresponding quarter last year was L 391.755. The Brisbane drapers have all agreed to close their shops at six on Saturdays instead of ten as heretofore.
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Marlborough Express, Volume XIV, Issue 1184, 5 November 1879, Page 6
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