AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
By Telegraph.—Press Association, > •- Sydney, October 27. The Government has introduced into the Legislative' Assembly a Bill applying the betterment principle to, public works. The’ Cabinet has ■ appointed a Medical Board .to enquire into the sanity of Glassou, who lies under sentence of death for the Carcoar tragedy., . ~ • The sentence of death passed on Alexander Brysen, aged 13, for the murder of George Smith, has been commuted to imprisonment for life. Melbourne, October 27.
Owing to the outbreak of small-pox in New South Wales, all vessels arriving from Sydney are to be inspected by the Health Officers. , :
The Legislative Assembly has passed a Bill prohibiting the use of opium except under medical direction, and forbidding the growth of poppies, \inder heavy penalties. Hobakt, October 27.'
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Land Tax Bill. A strong opinion prevails that the Legislative Council will not accept the principle of graduated taxation. Received October 28, 12.35 a.m. .Newcastle, October 27. The miners have withdrawn the threat to strike if a number of men are dismissed.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LV, Issue 2043, 28 October 1893, Page 2
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