AUSTRALIAN.
[Reuter’s Agency.]
Cable Charges
Melbourne Jan 4.
The “Argus” to-day publishes , a leading article on the subject of the cable tariff between Australia and New Zealand. It approves of the action ;of the Melbourne Chamber of Coramcroejin endeavoring to obtain a reduction of rates on the New Zealand cable, and condemns the existing anomaly under which the tariff is greater from than it is to Australia. The ‘i Argus ” proposes that the colonies should act jointly-to increase the subsidy paid to the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, with a view to obtaining a reduction of tho tariff.
All England Eleven. Sailed, this evening—Union Company’s steamer Arawata, for the Bluff. The English . cricketers are passengers by her. Melbourne MarketsOats are firmer in consequence of short supplies 1 New Zealand feed are quoted at 3s 2d and milling at3s4d. Wheatis quoted at 4s 9d, Smallpox. Sydney,- Jan. 4. All tho small-pox patients are now progressing favorably towards recovery. Queensland PoliticsBrisbane, Jan. 4. Mr Archibald Archer has been appointed to the Colonial Treasurership, and will also hold the portfolio of Public Instruction.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2741, 5 January 1882, Page 3
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179AUSTRALIAN. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2741, 5 January 1882, Page 3
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