AUSTRALIA.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12364, 1 December 1905, Page 8

AUSTRALIA.

United Press Association— <By Elcptrio Telegraph—Copyright. THE WOLLUMBIN WRECK. SYDNEY, November 30. Tho Marino Court found that the Wollumbin wreck was caueed by an un- i explained leak, and no ono was to be j blamed. The Court added its opinion that the yorking of officers long ' hours, as shown in the ©videnoe, was a menace to tho public safety.' THE HARVESTER INDUSTRY. MELBOURNE, November 30. Petitions havo been presented to the Federal Parliament on behalf of tho employers aud employees in the Harvester industry, asking for increased protection. AN UNHEALTHY DECREASE. A return shows that the volunteer forces\of the Commonwealth decreased from 28,812 in 1901 to 20,466 in tho • present year. INTER-STATE BOWLING. In tho bowling contests New South Wales beat Victoria by 116 to 96 points. A DISASTROUS FIRE. (Received November 30th, 11.52 p.m.) SYDNEY, November 30. By a disastrous firo at Taree, a block - of six shops and a largo hotel were destroyed. The damage ;is estimated at about £20,000, net a third of which is covered by insurance. THE WEATHER. (Received December 16t,. 0.5 a.m.) SYDNEY, November 30. Tho spell of hot wither has been broken by an easterly gale, accompanied by soaking rain in tho coastal districts. There is a rough sea on the coast, and shipping is sheltering. THE CRICK CASE. (Received December Ist, 0.5 a.m.) SYDNEY,. Novombor 30. Crick's ©as© was called at tho Criminal Court, but on the application ©f Crick's counsel the hearing was postponed to the first sitting of tho Court next year. Tlio bail (£500) was extended.