AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVII, Issue 5760, 4 May 1880, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[PER S.S. ' BOTOMANAJJA,' AT THE BLUFF]. VICTORIA. Melbourne, April 27. The clauses in tho Reform Bill have been finally adopted by the Cabinet, who are only waiting a completion on certim minor deinterview of the unemployed with the Ministers lasted three hours. I'inally Mr. Serv'ce who showed great dignity throughout, "seat for a hundred railway passes to enable the men to go to the place where stone-breaking was required, but only a dozm applied. At the end of two days only ninete2n consented to work at the stonebreaking- . . The commenting on. tuc now J. reezin" Coumany, expresses surprise that a larger amount has not already been sub"itwa's notified that the Northumberland (Money Wigram's), now due, returns to En--land via the Cape of Good Hope. Mr Smithe. Mr. Thomas Cook's agent, has a-rived ia Melbourne to arrange a round-the-world tour this year, which includes the <*eysers and terraces of r*ew Argus discredits the report that Charles Chirk, the lecturer, his joined the Romish Church. The Government Gazette notihes that the \ct requiring the Civil servants who compromised with their creditors or became bankrupt to resign will be rigidly enforced henceforth. _ , The Chief Secretary intimated that the Indian Government will purchase only a thousand horses for army purposes next ye £;. o~- a number of German-Austrian papers, is at the Melbourne Exhibition, and intends shortly to visit New Zealand. The hnndi-ed yards swimming match for the championship of Australia for £100 was decided at St. Kilda on Saturday. Mclndo beat Kitz easily. Tho Dailj Telegraph states that Mr. Graham Berry, who lias severed his conuec. tioa with the Gee'ong Advertiser, is about to start a new daily paper in Melbourne, which will represent the interests of the Liberal party. The jury in the case of McCulloch's fire (a charge of arson) was unable to agree, and were discharged. The ease will be re-heard next sessions.

The Kensington races on Saturday afternoon were successful. There was a good risld in all events except the Steeplechase. Devilshoof won the Hurdle Race ; Mymiong, 2nd ; Stampede, 3d. Dollan3 won the April Handicap ; Fitz, 2nd ; Francisca, 3rd. Ace of Trumps won tue Steeplechase in a canter. Re led from start to finish. The meeting concluded with a final flatter, which was won by Patterson ; King, 2ad; Serpent, 3rd. A further deputation of the unemployed waited on Mr. Service, yesterday, urging Government to adopt the >Jorth Western Canal scheme, with the view to find work for the unemployed. Mr. Service gave little hope for compliance. One of the deputation said it was necessary, in order to remedy the land monopoly. Mr. Service intimated that, owing to the financial condition of the Ministry, they will refuse all applications for promotion to the Civil Service next year. The Government were found to rank as creditors for £4000 in tbe Provincial Suburban Bank, owiog to the railway department having accepted deposit receipts from the Banks, on account of the contractors at the Oakleigh branch. The Government received from the Secretary of State a draft of the amended rales and regulations for the Vice-Admiralty Courts of the colonies, requesting advice and opinion respecting the Colonial Governments. The draft is based on the practice of the Admiralty Court of England. The accounts of the Juvenile Exhibition show a deficit of £400. The prizes are about to be distributed. SEW SOUOTH WALES. Sydney, April 26. Mr. B. Thompson, passenger by the Zealandia, is authorised, "to make a match between Hanlon and Trickett for £1000 a-side, £500 being allowed as expenses. The French warship Ityhn returns to Europe shortly. The Hon. Mr. Dally is recovering from hii recent illness. Mr. Beverley, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, was arrested for embezzlement." Sydney, April 27. The Irish Relief Funds amount Co £27,500. A large anti-Chinese meeting was held yesterday. The test resolution adopted was in favour of making the Chinese question the next election one. The Coffee Palace Company have paid a dividend of 20 per cent, per annum. S JUTH AUSTRALIA. Adelaide, April 26. Mr. Samuel Tompkioson was defeated at the Ganneracha election where Mr. Rounselvel was elected. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Perth, April 26. _Step 3 are being taken in the representation of Western Australia in the Melbourne Exhibition. A display will be made. TASMANIA. Hob art To wit, April 26. "Hie Town Victoria rifle team have been uniformly successful in the contests with the Tasmanians.