AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 12120, 7 December 1894, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[By Electric Telegram— Coptriqht.] (Per Press Association,) Sydney, December 6. During the weok wool prices have shown no appieeiable change. Sydney, December 6. In the Assembly, when considering the estimates, tlio retronchment party wished to take a test voto as to whether the Committeo should make an all round reduction in salaries, of ten per cent on all above £200. This not being taken, the leador of the labour Party announced that he intended to discuss each item on its merits. With the exception of reducing the salary .of tho clerk to the Executive, and the President of the Council, the retrenchment party were however, defeated in every instance. The Agricultural Dopsirtmont contemplate vigorous action to secure a share of the export trade of dairy produce to Gra(i Britain. The Government will shortly concert measures to promote and dove) ope the trade. It is anticipated that the Sugar Refining Company will reduce the prico of sugar £1 per ton shortly, December B. The Premier, replying to a deputation of women, promised to introduce a Bill next year to confer the franchise on women. It is now probable that the Government will not make any increase in the income tax, but will make up the deficiency caused in the increase of the Land Tax exemptions by further retrenchment. Brisbane, December 5, The Assembly has passed a Railway Bill providing for only one CommissionerA Standard Time Bill has also been passed providing that the came time shall be kept throughout the colony. This coraes into operation on January Ist. Adblaide, December 6 Mrs Basant has sailed for lndii.