AUSTRALIAN.
(P*n Electric Telegraph—CopmaaT.)
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(Received 11.45 a.m., July 22nd.) the munro estate. ( Melbourne, July 22. Owing to the depreciation in values in Mr Munro’s estate it is not expected to pay more than Is in the £. TAXATION PROPOSALS. There is strong opposition in business circles to the new taxation proposed by the Government. THE QUEENSLAND UPPER HOUSE. Brisbane, duly 22. It is understood that a proposal to change the constitution of the Upper House is under consideration. It is believed the Government is in favour of elective rather than of a nominee House. THE FLOODS IN TASMANIA. Hobart, July 22 The low lying parts of Launceston are eubmerged. Inveresk is inundated and people are leaving their residences. Three hundred from the latter suburb have taken refuge in the Albert Hall. The floods are now receding. A FIRE. Port Darwin, July 22. The whole of the Chinese quarters in town have been destroyed by fire. The origin is unknown. The Chinese are severe sufferers.
(Received 3.45 p.m., July 22nd.) A COLLIER BLOWN UP.
Sydney, July 22,
The German barque Axago, in Neutral Bay, was blown up this morning. The vessel was laden with coal. The chief mate was killed and two others who were on board were injured. After the explosion the Arago took fire and is still burning.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 7268, 22 July 1893, Page 3
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