AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9213, 16 November 1888, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Received November 16,1.10 a.m.

THE MINERS' STRIKE. Sydney, November 15. The Mimmi miners have now accepted the terms of the masters, and will sign an agreement with the others out on strike. _ It is expected the Mimmi colliers will commence work on Monday. FREETRADE. Melbourne, November 15. The Chamber of Manufacturers has passed similar freetrade resolutions to those adopted by the Chamber of Commerce. A CHINESE POLL TAX. ' _ Brisbane, November 15. A leading Chinese merchant, of Cooktown, has received information that the Chinese Government intends to retaliate for Australia's action in preventing the introduction of Chinese into the colonies, by imposing a poll-tax of ten dollars on every Britisher entering Canton, Shanghai, Amoy, and Foochow. THE LATE~MR. GULLY. Sydney, November 15. The Sydney Telegraph, referring to the death of Mr. Gully, the New Zealand landscape painter, says he was one of the first and most successful interpreters of the charm and glory of New Zealand scenery.

THE NAVAL DISPUTE IN QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, November 15. Admiral Fairfax lias forwarded Captain Wright's report on the recent difficulty with the Government to the Admiralty. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT. Brisbane, November 15. *! Parliament has been prorogued till January 18. THE VICTORIAN ELECTORAL BILL. Melbourne, November 15. "The Electoral Bill was under consideration in committee last night, when the clause providing for compul-soi-y voting was struck out after a long discussion. SHOT IN~THE STREET. Melbourne, November 15. A German named Gardner shot & man named Brown in Flinders-street on Monday. Brown died last night from the injuries received. THE RIFLE COMPETITION. I Melbourne, November 15. j The shooting at the Centennial Rifle Meeting was continued yesterday. Gunner Bunting, of Victoria, won the Queen's prize of £100. In the National Mutual Life Association match, Dennistone of Victoria was first, and Ballinger, of New Zealand, third. The tie in the Members' match was fired off, and was won by McCarthy, of Dunedin. | SHIPPING. Melbourne, November 15. Arrived, yesterday : The Wairarapa ; from the Bluff. THE lONIC. Hobart, November 15. _ The lonic arrived from Plymouth at six o'clock this morning. She sails tomorrow morning for New Zealand. She brings 141 passengers for Australia, and has 145 passengers for New Zealand ports.