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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3367, 18 January 1884, Page 3

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IBIS DAY. By Eleoteio Telegraph—Copyright. [Rbutee’s Agency.] [Received 1 p,m„ Jan, 18,1881.] Indemnity Bill. Sydney, Jan. 18. It is announced that Government will introduce in Parliament a Validating Bill to meet the Constitutional difficulty which has arisen in connection with the election of some members of the present Ministry through informality in connection with the “ Gazette ” pro* clamation. An Expensive YearlingAt the sale of E. Town’s Hobartville horses yesterday, the lots offered realised £13,500. The highest price given was £I3OO for a yearling filly. An Excellent Governor. Melbourne, Jan. 18. The Marquis of Normanby leaves for England via San Francisco in April next. The “Argus” to-day alluding to His Excellency’s departure eulogises the manner in which he has filled the position of Governor. Earl Rosebery. Adelaide Jan. 18. The Earl and Countess of Rosebery are now in this city en route for England. Destructive FireLondon, Jan. 17 (Evening). A fire broke out in Cornhill this morning, and caused the destruction of Messrs Silver and Company’s buildings, the whole premises being completely gutted. Through the efforts of the firemen, the flames were prevented from spreading to the adjoining buildings. Egyptian AffairsCaieo, Jan. 17. Latest news to hand from the Soudan states that the insurgents have cut off any possible retreat of the Egyptian garrison from Semaar, and have blocked the river nile below Durm. Archbishop Vaughan’s Successor. Rome, Jan. 17. The Propaganda have selected Bishop Moran as successor to the late Most Rev. Roger Bede Vaughan, in the Archdiocese of Sydney.