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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2933, 19 August 1882, Page 2

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[HuuTEa’a Agency.] Banquet to Parkes. Sydney, August 18. The banquet given to Sir Henry

Parkes at the Exhibition last night was a great success. The building was lighted with electricity for the occasion. 66 leading citizens were present. Sir Henry Parkes made an elaborate speech in reply to the toast of his health. Davis Designs. Mr John Davis, C.M.G-., has resigned his seat on the Licensing Bench. GrainWheat is unchanged at 6s 4d per bushel. Hew Zealand oats are quoted to-day at 3s 4d, or Id below last week’s price. Maize remains at ss. Death of Mrs PlimsollBeisbanb, August 18. Mrs Plimsoll, wife of Mr S. Plimsoll the “ sailor’s friend,” died here to-day. Payment of MembersIn the Legislative Assembly to-day the motion, of which notice was given by the Hon S. W. Griffiths, one of the members for Brisbane City North, on the 15th inst., in favor of payment of members of the Queensland Parliament came up for discussion, and was negalived on a division by 28 votes to2l. Insurance FraudsAdelaide, August 18. Forsyth, one of the defendants in the insurance frauds, who absconded but subsequently surrendered himself, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Horse Feed for EgyptMessrs Elder Smith and Co., of this city, are shipping supplies of horse feed for the use of the British troops in Egypt. Fifty tons are being despatched by each outward mail steamer. Shipping, Melbodene, August 18. The Merchant Shipping and Under* writers' Association report under date London August 17, the arrival of the ship May Queen, from Oamaru (left April 24.)