AUSTRALIAN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7267, 21 July 1893, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

1 (Per Electric Telegrarh— Copyright.) (Rbß PbKOS ASSOCIATION.) (Received 11.30 p.m., July 21st.) ANOTHER EPIDEMIC. Sidney, July 21. Scarlet fever, almost amounting to epidemic proportions, is prevalent in the metropolis. RIGID RETRENCHMENT. By rigid economy the Government hope to effect a saving which will equal the shortage in the revenue for the year. THE NEW HEBRIDES. The Messageries Maritimea Company have decided go extend their Island steam service so as to include the New Hebrides. THE N.Z L. AND M.A. COMPANY, j Melbourne, July 21. i Inquiries made in connection with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, show that the power of the Official Receiver appointed in London does not extend to the colonies. The Company’s new business is being conducted by the New Zealand Association, and old business and contracts are to be transacted as heretofore by the Company’s officers.,

MORE RETRENCHMENT.

Brisbane, July 21. The retrenchment scheme virtually abolishes the Immigration Department, and the votes for local authorities have been reduced from £IOO,OOO to £63,000. A SHORT LOAN. Adelaide, July 21, A quarter of a million’s worth of Treasury bills will be issued on August Ist. They will have seven years’ currency and bear interest at the rate of per cent. HEAVY FLOOD. Hobart, July 21. The greatest flood since 1852 is reported along the Launceston line. People in the lower parts of Longford were compelled to leave their residences. The loss of stock is very heavy. S.S. TALUNE. Melbourne, July 21. Arrived —Talune from New Zealand. SORATOHINGS. Cremone is scratched for the Caulfield Cup, and Hopetoun for both Cups.