AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9492, 23 April 1894, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. THE BARRABA SHOOTING CASE. Sydney, April 21. Valuable horses have been shot on a station near Barraba. This is supposed to be the work of the men who murdered Mr. McKay, the bank manager. Some anxiety is felt for the small search party, which has now been absent two days in the wildest part of the country searching for the murderers. Cummins, a well-known shearers' delegate, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the manager of the Commercial Bank at) Barraba. He is said to have been in a starving condition, and bo have admitted having a horse, swag, and rifle, but declines to say where they are hidden. Cummings was remanded for eight days. When arrested he was soaking web and iv an exhausted and excited condition. He declared that he had been shooting kangaroos, and had lost his horse. He had bub little money. Some untwisted rope like a false beard was found on him. A SCHOONER FOUNDERS. Sydney, April 22. The schooner Mary Warner has foundered off Babeman Bay, but fortunately the crew reached the shore in safety. Thehull is insured in the South British for £750. EIGHT HOURS MOVEMENT. Melbourne, April 22. The eight hours' demonstration was inter* fered with through the wet weather. The Governor was present. Ab the banquet in the evening Sir B. O'Loughlin, in reply bo the boast of the Government, said the Government would nob allow any village settlement scheme bo be a failure, and he hoped the banks would encourage the people to enter upon reproductive works, lending money at cheaper rates than at present. CAUSING A CHINAMAN'S DEATH. Sydney, April 22. Lees and Grimes, charged with causing the death of a Chinaman, who jumped from a train through fear of them, have been convicted. Lees was sentenced to 14 years, and Grimes 10 years. NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS, Sydney, April 22. Sir G. R. Dibbs has decided to contest the Tamworth seat at the general election Sir H. Parkes will probably oppose him. THE TASMAMAN PARLIAMENT. Hobart, April 21. The Hon. Adye Douglas has been appointed President of the Legislative Council. MARITIME C ONFERENCE. Hobart, April 21. The Maritime Conference has been formally opened and adjourned pending the arrival of the remaining delegates. END OF A STRIKE. Melbourne, April 21. The bootmakers' strike has terminated, the men returning to work unconditionallyj THE CHEAP MONEY PROPOSALS. Melbourne, April 21. The Premier promises to introduce a provision in the Cheap Money Bill, permitting advances to the leaseholders. In addition to five per cent, interest, two per cent, per annum will require bo be paid as a sinking fund for the redemption of the loan. THE METROPOLITAN BANK. Melbourne, April 21. At a meeting of the Metropolitan Bank the report of the committee of investigation stated that any scheme of re-construction was hopeless. THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE. Sydney, Apr U 21. Mr. O'Connor is unable to go to Canada, to represent the colony at the Confer It is understood that Mr. Suttor will represent New South Wales at the Canadian Conference. THE CONDITION OF THE CURACOA, Sydney, April 21. With regard to the statement made by the London Globe concerning H.M.s. Curagoa, the naval authorities here think there is some mistake, as the vessel is in first-class condition. Probably it means that when the vessel's commission expires she should be ordered home.