AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 8148, 20 April 1887, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Per s.s. Tarawera, at Auckland.) [Per Frees Association.] NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, April 14. In both Houses yesterday, the thanks of Parliament were conveyed to those who risked their lives in exploring the Bulli mine and rescued the dead. Sir H. Parkes, in moving the resolution in the Assembly, said be was aware that so far as the Imperial Government was concerned, there was no precedent for such a recognition as tins at the hands of Parliament. The Treasurer stated in the Assembly that the representatives at the Conference were instructed not to hind the Conference to any decision, and not to agree to anything with regard to the defence question until after communicating with the Government. The new Railway Bill is based on the same lines as that of Victoria. It is said that there are three hundred men in great distress and unemployed. The Premier has promised to see what can be done. * To-day the weather is again threatening. There has been no loss of life in connection with yesterday’s floods. The Budget debate continues. Meetings have been held in some parts of the Colony against the tariff not being sufficiently Protective in its character. , The camps have been very nearly under water, hut the men have stood it well, and very few have left. QUEENSLAND. A man named Stenhouse, a native of New Zealand, was arrested for a series of robberies at hotels. (Per s.s. Hauroto, via Wellington.) NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, April 13. Easter Monday was a most disagreeable day, with blinding rain; but, notwithstanding this, some 12,000 people assembled at the races. Nelson's accideht in the Cup was most unfortunate. The course was very slippery, and, when at the back of the course. Nelson fell on his knees, and was then knocked over by another horse. He sustained no injury and was soon up, and riderless ran with the field. In the Autumn Stakes, such was the confidence reposed in Nelson that he started with four to one on him, hut he was beaten by Honeydew. This morning a terrific storm of rain bnrst over the city, and for some hours it rained in torrents. The streets were like rivers; the tram lines were blocked with sand and dirt, and traffic was stopped. A Valuable horse was drowned in Devonshire street, and hoys were to be seen swimming across the streets in the vicinity of Darling Harbour. Many shopkeepers suffered considerable loss. Four old houses collapsed in O’Connor street, the inmates only just escaping with their lives. At Marrickville the water was from Gin to 2ft deep. Several drains burst. The storm was accompanied by thunder and lightning'. Encampments were held at National Park and Middle Head, hut the men had a hard time of it. Subscriptions continue to come in for the Balli fund. The bookmakers have come out well over the races, as Frisco was only hacked by his own stable, and not for a large amount. It is expected that this week the Government will decide as to the Jubilee proceedings. It is currently reported that the Government intend introducing a system of electric tramways in place of steam.