AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 6732, 15 April 1885, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

'". . -Melbourne, April 13. In consequence of uneasiness felt in regard to the foreign situation the greatest activity is beiug manifested - by all Austral ion Colonies in matters of defence. It is very probable that a • permanent militia camp will bo formed in Victoria to which the various corps will be drafted for instruction and .. drill. The age for admitting recruits -•' to tha militia has been reduced. Work on the fort 3 for the protection '.'" of the entrance to the bay is progress- . ing rapidly. A project is on foot to form a militia "• corps' of German residents in Melbourne. „, " . Melboukne, April 14. Sailed (this afternoon) : Manapouri, for Bluff. '" Tlie Government to-day received a . ! telegram from Mr. Murray-Smith, the •■Victoriau Agent-General, in which he •states that the prospects of a peaceful ' settlement of the Afghan frontier question are very gloomy. Sydney, April 15. The Government Gazette contains a .proclamation to the effect that ou and after Tuesday nest, 21st instant, the western channel of Port Jackson will be • closed to all vessels, in order that measures may be taken for the better protection of Sydney harbor. Adelaide, April 15. f ' The Government of South Australia •;• intend to establish a patrol service in c the. Gulf of St. Vincent, in order to [ give, warning of the approach ot host^e c ."vessels, and measures ere befng taken 1 ior "the protection of the port of ' ' Gle'nelg.