AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13486, 13 May 1907, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Telfqrapli.—Press Association.—Copyright.,

• FATAL CASE OP PLAGUE. -> (Received May 13. 1.12 a.m.) . v-, " Sydney, - May 12. A FATAi, case of plague lias occurred, the victim being a draper employed in the city. - 1

SCULLING MATCH. (Received May 12, 5.11 p.m.)

Sydney, May 12.

On the Hunter River, Ford defeated Fred Kempton, the ex-champion, by a length, after an'excellent race. ■

MR. CARRUTHERS' POLICY. v • Sydney, May 11.

Mr. Carruthers' policy generally has given satisfaction, though the Labour members oppose the proposals to remit the income tax and -reduce the number of members of the Assembly.

CONGESTION OF SHIPPING. Sydney, May 11. • The congestion of shipping at Newcastle is shown by the fact that yesterday 72

sailing vessels and '■nine steamers were lying in the harbour.

PITCAIRN ISLANDERS.

Sydney, May 11

A ship which has arrived from Iquiqu# reports that when off the Pitcairu Island several boats laden With fruits visited the vessel, and obtained provisions and tea in exchange. They stated that all the inhabitants on the island were in good: health.

PILOT AND SIGNAL SERVICES. ■ Adelaide, May 11. In connection with the recent disasters, • the Marine Board has ordered a searching • inquiry into the pilot and signal services.