AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 10, 11 July 1885, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

-♦ [PBB HAUHOTO.I Stdnbt, 4th July. Most of the Contingent have returned to their homes,' and have resumed their employment ; many are, however, still hanging about the city. The Premier has mado a minute that, all other things equal, members of the Contingent were to have the preference for employmentin Government offices, and were all to be accepted. The Cahors inquiry is proceeding. Captain Walker and his officers state that at the time of the accident the weather was thiok with blinding rain. A number of passengers assert that the evidence is untrue, that the weather was fine, and that the trees on shore could be distinctly seen. Several of the ptssengers are coming from Brisbane to give evidenoe. The action against the Government re the Cootamnndra railway accident, after three weeks' hearing, resulted in a unanimous verdict for the Government. This was a test case, and had it been successful, a large number of aotions would have been brought. Forty -three witnesses were examined for the defence. The Government intend introducing a Public Health Bill, which will apply more particularly to the city and suburbs. The Bishop of Sydney has taken great interest in the question, as indeed he does in all those relating to the welfare of the people. Harrington, of New Zealand, and Nelson, of Sydney, will row on the Parramatta course, in light Bkiffs, for £100, on 11th July. Some heavy scaffolding fell yesterday in front of the new Australian Joint Stock Bank, in George-street, and three men were injured. Bbisbani, 4th July. The Geographical Expedition has arrived at Thursday Island. The Minister of Public Works has promised to give the preference to local iron works in the building of railway bridges. Adelaide, 4th July. The condition of the Unemployed is deplorable. Temporary relief is being afforded. The exports of breadstnffs for the onrrent year to 27th June amount to 10,000,000 bushels.