AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9635, 6 October 1894, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright, THE CQOLGARDIE GOLDFIELDS. Perth, October 5. The Wealth of Nations mine has been sold in London for £140,000, with a small interest reserved by the owners.

NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. Sydney, October 5. The Land Bill was read a second time. Mr. Copeland, ex-Minister for Lands, called for a di vision, but was only supported by SirG. R. Dibbs, Mr. Kidd, and two others. The Speaker regarded the action as vexatious, and declared the second reading carrie ! VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. Melbourne, October 5. The Minister for Railways disapproving of the retrenchment proposals of Ma predecessors, has withdrawn the notices of dismissal in the construction department). VICTORIA PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. Melbourne, October The Victoria Permanent Building Society has decided to adopt 2$ per cent, interest) instead of 5 per cent., with the provision that all profits over 2£ per cent, up to 5 par cent, are to be divided among the depositors. THE MISSING COASTERS. Sydney, October 5. An unsuccessful search has been made fan? tha coasters missing in the receat gale. The National of New Zealand holds a lind £1200 on one vessel (the Trio), but £900 of the amount is re-ins ured. LEAD POISONING. Sydney, October 5. ■ Regulations regarding lead poisoning have been presented to the Legislative Assembly. They are the first of the kind issued in Australia, and prohibit women and boys under 14 years of age working in lead mines. Provision is also made for the proper ventilating of mines, for a good supply of water, and other sanitary measures in connection with snch works. THE PRINTING TRADE. Sydney, October 8. Several of the printing firms haveagreed to the men's compromise.