AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12281, 27 May 1903, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. TASMANIA!* HOP CROP. (Received May 27, 12.41 a.m.) Sydney, May 26. It is reported here that the Tasmanian hop crop has been cornered up till 1906, by leading New South Wales brewing concerns. THE ARLTUNGA GOLDFIELD. (Received May 76, 11.30 p.m.) Adelaide, May 26. In reply to the mining expert's recent condemnatory report, an official return has been published showing that the Government battery at Arltunga crushed between October 30 and. March 31, 613 tons • from the White Range Mines, yielding 8470k, and 163 ton 3 from other Arltungn, mines, yielding 184oz. NEW SOUTH WALES' LAND POLICY, Sydney, May 26. The Premier, in defending the Government's land policy, said that during the life of the present Government the settlors had been relieved to the extent of £2,086,000, THE PLAGUE. Sydney, May 26. Another plague-infected rat has beta I found in Sussex-street. I BANK RATE OF INTEREST, j Melbourne, May 26. I There is a hardening tendency in this | money market. The National Bank ami the Bank of Victoria are offering 4 per [ ccnt. for two years' deposits—an increase c* i i per cent. NORFOLK ISLAND GRIEVANCES. Sydney, May 26. The flagship Royal Arthur, with the Governor on board, will try to intercept ths steamer Tamfoo, which is bringing Mr. Hons-', ton's despatches from Norfolk Island for the Governor. THE WEATHER. Melbourne* May 26. ■ A strong south-westerly gale is blowing along the coast, with blinding rain and hailstorms. Incoming vessels from the North experienced the full force of the storm. The recent abundant rains have greatly improved the crops, and prospects are generally reported much better than for some years past. Sydney, May 26. Heavy weather prevails along the New South Wales coast. THE LATE STRIKE. | Mjeujoxtbne, May 26. ; I A deputation of engine-drivers waited on the Railway Commissioner and asked thai the drivers now on the engines be examined,., and that those found medically unfit o? in-' competent should be replaced by the late strikers. The Commissioner promised ius consideration of the proposition. The secretary of the Drivers' Association states that the Canadian Premier misun- ! derstood their application. • They are now I communicating with the Canadian Railway I Company with a view to securing employ. i meat. ' i RESIGNATION OF .4 RABBI. ' j Sydney, May 26. I The Rev. Mr. Davis, Chief Rabbi of Hit ! Synagogue, has resigned his office owing to> i ill-health.