AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7270, 7 March 1885, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[reutkr's telegram.] THE NEW SOUTH WALE 3 CONTIN GENT. Sydney, March 6. The Government received a telegram yesterday stating that the Queen is greatly gratified at the account of the departure of the New South Wales contingent, and the enthusiasm displayed by her loyal subjects. The Agent-General wires the Govern* ment that the London Times speaks of the embarkation of the troops as the most gratifying event in the history of the Empire, and promises a hearty welcome for the men at Suakim. The Pall Mall Gazette says: No more cheering lines have appeared in English newspapers than those to record the complete success of the movement in New" South Wales, and the intense enthusiasm displayed. THE TE KAPO. Sydney, March 6. Sailed : The steamship Te Kapo, for Wellington. SYDNEY MARKETS. Sydney, March 6. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 2s 6d, a decline of 2d. New Zealand oat 3 are quoted at 2s 4d, a decline of Id. Maize remains at 3s 6d. The Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces remain at £26. SIR W. JERVOIS AT ADELAIDE. Adelaide, March 6. Sir W. Jervois has been cordially received here by all classes. THE SUEZ MAIL. Melbourne, March 6. Arrived, this morning: The Orient R.M.S. Potosi from Plymouth on 23rd January; also, the steamship Rotomahana from the Bluff.