THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume X, Issue 2909, 26 May 1873, Page 3

THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES.

[FROM THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN MESS TEL - GBAFH AGENCY.] Bathukst, Mat 12. Mr. Ryan is dead. Ho was buritd yesterday ; Beveral hundreds following in vehicles. Sydney, May 12. Tho inquest on the body of Captain Lon<»muir, of the ship Rifleman, is concluded. Verdict, " murder." Krauss is committed. Ex-British Consul Caitie has been arrestod on a charge of embezzling £2000 of Government money. Mrs. Hankon, witness in the Tichborne case, will be sent to Englaud by tho outgoing mail steamer. Two men, for the Worager murder, have been executed. The Culmore lias arrived safely. The steamer seen from Capo Moreton on Sunday night was the Havillab, from New Caledonia. Melbourne, May 10. The estimates will be ready by Thursday. Maize is scarce. May 12. A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce interviewed Mr. Francis to-day, regarding the Suez mail service. The Penoln will be quarantined on her arrival from Adelaide. The balance sheet of the National Life Association is satisfactory. Smith's divorce case is still proceeding. Tenders have been received by the Milling Department to sink n coal pit at Cape Puterson. Arrangements are beiug made for an aunuul conference of the grand officers of the friendly societies. A writ is issued for the representation of the borough of East Bourke. A mile race came off between Bird and Samson. The latter received a start of 500 yards, and won the race. His Excellency tho Governor was entertained at dinner by the Melbourne Club yester'night. The postal question is now under the consideration of tho Cabinet. It is likely that a definite course of action will be resolved upon before the meeting of Parliament. The Government is considering instructions to be forwarded to the Agent-General in London in reference to the Suez mail terminus. The Mayor of Melbourne entertains the Governor, the Duke of Genoa, aud the Ministry, in the Town Hall to-night. The cases of fever on board the Alardus, arc coing ou well. Wheat is reported at ss. 6d. A late telegram reports wheat firm ut ss. 6d. Flour, £12 to £12 10s.