A U S T R A L I A N
Melbourne, Dec 16.
The Australian eleven arrived here yesterday, and were entertained at luncheon by tte Melbourne Cricket Club, where the members of the team were accorded an enthusiastic reception. Speeches were made eulogising Trott's successful captaincy, while several members spoke highly of Musgrove's management.
in the Legislative Assembly the Income Tax Amending Bill passed through committee. It is proposed fco make allowances for bad debts and mining calls. Foreign companies are to be taxed on their dividends, and with regard to ship ping a tax of five per cent is to be levied on freights.
Parsons the cyclist, lowered the mile record paced by two quadruplicates cutting outtthe distance in Imin 53secs.
Brisbane, Dec, 16.
Bohan has been sentenced to death for the murder of Callaghan near Serida station.
The joint committee of both Houses on the meat report recommend the establishment of cold storage at many distributing centres in Great Britain, also Government obtain Parliamentary sanction to borrow half a million of money with which to provide better distribution of meat in England.
Adelaide, Dec 16. A case of Asiatic cholera has been reported near Port German. The patient has been strictly isolated.
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West Coast Times, Issue 10438, 17 December 1896, Page 2
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