SWAN RIVER.
[From the Maitland Mercury.] We have papers to the 10th January, The most important news is the discovery of vast deposits of guano in the neigbourbood of Shark’s Bay. A fleet of Liverpool ships was
on the way to the new field, and some had already arrived, and obtained full and large cargoes. It is supposed that there will be an increased demand for provisions in consequence. The country to the north, near Champion Bay, is said to be of a very superior descrip-
The new depasturing regulations had been issued, and were considered satisfactory. lhe colonists were attempting the formation of a steam Navigation Company. The flour tenders had all been rejected by the government as being too high. There is greatjeaiousy of South Australian competition. The Council had met, and were proceeding with various matters of importance to the little community.
The Western Australian Mining Company would resume operations at the Canning Mine almost immediately. They were waiting for one or two hands to complete their party. A number of shares had changed hands at 100 per cent, premium.
Four convicts had succeeded in making their escape from Perth with a whaleboat.
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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 603, 14 May 1851, Page 3
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196SWAN RIVER. New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 603, 14 May 1851, Page 3
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