Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 6 September 1889, page 8


SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

ADELAIDE, Thursday.

Dr. Cockburn was persistently questioned in the Assembly in reference to the Government proposal to abolish tho break of gauge between Adelaide and Broken Hill by laying a third rail. It was stated that the Government poposal was in opposition to the Railway Commissioners, who opposed the work-ing of mixed gauges. The Government will not do anything in the matter till the series of resolution are carried by the House. The Coroner's Bill passed ita third reading. The Water Conservation Bill was passed through committee. It was made retrospective, so far as the reduction of interest upon advances is concerned.