NEW SOUTH WALES.
Stdkbt, March 16, A departmental enquiry, under Mr Vernon, ia proceeding into tho Camden tramway accident. The driver of the motor received tbe moßt seriouß injuries; the passenger* were oii'y badly shaken. Tho emall-pox patient Bega was released on March 15, and the Quarantine Station broken np. The • 25-ton guns lately ordered from England have arrived at Brisbane per Giauous. They are intended for the defence of the harbour.
Fears are entertained regarding the safety of tho steamer Southern Cross, which left Bydoey on Sept. 21 for the South Bca Islands, and has not since been heard of. Advices from New Britain, of Jan. 9, state that the stea:ner had not been reported there. A severe gaio visiU'd the coa6t shortly after the departure of tho Southern Crcsa.
Tbo 6urvey of tbo Illawarru railway route is br" :V'y proceeding, end it is expected tenders will soon be invited.-
The inhabitants of Young havo petitioned Government for municipal incorporation. The parents in the Coast Hospital and San_lovii.ni co-tinre to progress satisfactorily. Tha City Council haa voted Inspector Seyoiour £100 for keeping the city clean durirg tbe sma"-pox epidemic,. and preventing tbe spread of contagion. £9000 haß been subscribed towards the new building of the Young Men's Christian Association.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 4341, 23 March 1882, Page 3
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