COLONIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6422, 17 June 1882, Page 5

COLONIAL NEWS.

THE RANELAGH AT BRISBANE. ( Brisbane, June 16. i The steamship Ranelagh, ■which -went ashore at King's Reef, near Cardwell, on the 12th ult., arrived in ( the harbour to-day. A Marine Board , inquiry into the cause of the -wreck is < to be held on Monday next. j THE AUSTRALIAN CUP. ! Melbourne, June 16. The concluding course for the Aus- ; tralian Cup was ran to-day, and was won by Po»perine. THE MIN-Y-DON. London, June 15. The ship Min-y-don, which left ! Newcastle on the 11th February labfc for Lyttelton with a cargo of coal, and has not since been heard of, has been ; " posted" at Lloyds. THE COLLIERY STRIKE. Sydney, June 16. The negotiations which were recently resumed at Newcastle, with the view to the termination of the miners' strike, have failed, as no agreement could be come to as to a basis upon which arbitration should be proceeded with. The men have now submitted their ultimatum to Mr. Gregson, the manager of the Agricultural Company's colliery, who is considering the same. VICTORIAN POLITICAL SITUATION. Melbourne, June 16. Rumours are current that in view of the present political crisis the Government intend to ask for a dissolution, but the statement requires confirmation. Failing an amicable settlement between the Ministerialists and Opposition, a coalition is deemed probable. It has transpired that Mr. Berry and his supporters have intimated their readiness to join Mr. Francis and support his motion condemning the proposed remission of taxation.

SYDNEY GRAIN MARKET. Sydney, June 16. New Zealand oats have declined to 3s 9d, and maize to 5s 3d ; Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, per ton, £35. MAIL STEAMER SAILED. Sydney, June 16. Sailed yesterday: The Zealandia, for Auckland. SHIPPING. Melhourne, June 16. Arrived yesterday morning : The steamship Te Anau, from the Bluff.