LATER. AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. [Greville's Telegram Company, Sydney, TO Greville's Telegram Company, Auckland]

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVI, Issue 4147, 28 November 1870, Page 3

LATER. AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. [Grevilles Telegram Company, Sydney, TO Grevilles Telegram Company, Auckland]

I «¥DNEY. ; November 12. ~ The Waratah Coal GW ; pany have declared a dividend at the rate of : eight per cent, per j>ttiittm. The strike at the mines is continued, though Mr. Tighe, a large shareholder, contended at the halfyearly meeting that the strike was produced by the folly of the local manager.— Mr. 1 arkes has been re-elected for Kiaina by a majority of 130 over Mr. Gray.— Business is m an unsettled state in consequence of the tariff remaining so long before the Legislature and its fate being doubtful.— The Chamber of Commerce has passed resolutions condemning of the Measurement Duties, It is expected the Assembly will divide on the Measurement Duties on Wednesday next, and it they should bo carried the majority in their favour will not exceed two.— The Duke of Edinburgh is reported to have received letters from England which lead to the interence that a general war is inevitable. — An iuquiry is being held by the Navigation and Pilot Board Into the collision between the 'Waimea and 'Avoca.'— Mr. W. G. Moore, an old and well-known auctioneer, died on the 2nd instant. — The Government wish to submit an amended schedule of Measurement Duties, and Mr. Samuel, the Treasurer, has intimated that, in the event of the Tariff being thrown out, it is probable the Government will propose another scheme to Parliament instead resigning — Mr. Baker has been unseated by the Elections Committee, in consequence of hia being ft paid member of the Goldßelds Coninliasion, and a new election has consequently been ordered for the Southern goldfields. — The postage on |oz. letters between Tasmania and New South Wales, has been reduced to 3d.— The intercolonial gig race afc the Balmain regatta waa won by the picked crew of the Sydney Rowing Club. The Tasmanian boat came in second, about 12 lengths behind, and would have pushed the winners very keenly if she had not been accidentally fouled by another competing boat.

We take the following from the Sydney Mornhvj Herald : — Melbourne, Novembers. — In the Assembly, Mr. MoPherson stated that the claims of the selectors under the 42nd clause of the Land Act would receive attention. — The Steam Navigation Board decided to-day that the collision between the 'Avoca* and the ' Challenger' was caused by an error in judgment on the part of the master of the ' Challenger' in porting his helm before seeing the side lights of the ' Avoca,' whereby he could ascertain the course of the approaching vessel, and they returned him his certificate, as they did not think him guilty of v/ilful neglect. — November 9: The Mayor gives a banquet to-night to the Duke of Edinburgh and 200 guests. — November 11 : A notice of motion haa been given in the Assembly to reduce the rate of postage to one penny, and abolish that on newspapers.

The Hacis. The Royal Park Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sov9. each, with 150 soys. added. For 3-ycar-olds, Gst. 101b. ; 4 years, 9st. ; 5 years, 9st. 91b. ; G years and aged, Ost. 121b. Two miles. Tim Whiffler, 1 ; Glencoe, 2 ; Strop, 3. All the others wave scratched. Won. easy. Time, 3m. 455, The Plying Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each, with 50 soys. added. For 2-year-olds, sst. 21b.; 3 years, 7st. 91b.; 4 years, 9st ; 5 years, 6 years, and aged, 9st. Gib. Threequarters of a mile. Barbello, 1 ; llomixla, 2; Misty Morn, 3. All started. Won by a length and a half. Time, lm. 19s. Spring Handicap, a sweepstakes of 7 soys. each, h. ft., with 150 soys. added. Forthree-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a quarter. Misty Morn, 1 ; Huntsman, 2 ; Valentine, 3. Corinthian Cup, a piece of plate, value 50 soys., with a handicap sweepstakes of 7 soys. each, h. ft., and 50 soys. added. Ons mile and a half and a distance. To be ridden by members or honorary members of the Victoria Racing Club, Amethyst, 1 ; Palmerston, 2 ; Cupbearer, 3. Handicap for f our-year-olds, a sweepstakes of 10 soys. each, h. ft.,withlOO soys. added. Two miles. Mermaid, 1 ; Croydon, 2 ; Pearl, 3. Plate of £100, for two-year-olds, sst 91b.; three ye*rs, 7«t. 121b ; four years, 9st , five years, six; year 5 ?, and aged, 93t. 21b. Winner to be sold for 100 soys. Half a mile. Entrance, 1 soy. each. Dan e, 1 ; Orphan, 2 ; Detective, 3. Adelaide, November 7. — The 'Emily Smith/ from Singapore and Bativia, via Albany, brings further news of the death of Captain Watson, formerly of the 'Layard,' supposed to have been murdered on the journey to King George's Sound ; but further investigation shows that he died from exhaustion, through losing himself in the bush. His money and papers were all safe. — November 8 : By the outgoing mail the treasurer of the Franco-Prussian War Relief Fund sends home .C3OO, and the German Relief Fund send homo £'200. — The cargo of sugar, per ' Prospero, ' all sold to-day at about 30? advance. Dark to bright rations, £23 to £20 15s. ; light brown, £31 12a. 6d. to £33 13s; brewer's crystals, £37 to ,E37 10s; fine yelW crystals, £37 10s to €38 6s. ; white crystals, £39 2 Si. to W0 17s. Gil — November 9 : It is in contemplation to make an effort to establish a sugar plantation on the Northern Territory. — Considerable interest is taken in the ocean race between the ' 'J. M. Joshua' and 'Beltana,' both shijn | starting to-day. — The Legislative Council have called for a conference of both Houses to consider their differences on the new Audit Bill. — November 11 : Great satisfaction is felt j in spott ing circles at Lapdog's performance for the Melbourne Cup. — Red rust is showing I itself oxtonsively in the crops in the South- I em districts. — Mr. Fergason, Piesi'ent of ! the Marine Board, is urging on the Government the purchase of a small steamer to carry out the Branch Mail Service, and take the outport and light service. — A grand German fancy fair was held at Tanunda yesterday, in aid of the relief fund for the German wounded, which realised £200.— Sales of cornsacks have |taken place at 13s. Hobart Town: November II. — Prepararatious are making for the annual regatta, whicß is to include a champion gig race for amateurs, similar to that of the Balinaiu regatta. Brisbane, November 11.— The Parliament openeon Tuesday. — Business quiefc. Adelaide flour, £17. 100 tons of sugar have been received from plantations en the Mackay River. Rockhampton, November 11, — A shoemaker, named Stewart, Avas burned to death last night by accidentally upsetting a kerosine lamp over his head. Newcastle, November 8. — A monster < meeting of miners was held to-tlaj, at Griffith's Flat, between Waratah and .Lambton. Waratah men marched in procession banners flying. A code of rales for ' the preservation ■ of the Union and 'protection of miners' interests was submitted, and adopted. A resolution advocating the eight hours' system in the mines was also passed. The last resolution, affirming the desirability of continuing support awarded to miners on strike at Waratah, and approving the course hitherto followed by others, was carried by acclamation.