AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14018, 25 March 1909, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Telegraph.— Association.— THE PLAGUE OUTBREAK. './.■/.-■ (Received March 24, 11.50 p.m.) '■'■■ - Sydney, March 24. Two brothers, residing at Camperdown, were found to be suffering from plague today. They both worked in Sussex-street, in the city, where several fatal cases have occurred. /. ' '••-.■ ■".■■' BROKEN HILL MINES. (Received March 25. 1.10 am.) , ■ Sydney, March 24.The Broken Hill Proprietary mine profits for the half-year ended November 30 amounted to £25,791, compared with £22,776 for the previous half-year.. FOOTBALL TEAM'S RETURN. '. Sidney, March 24. : The "Wallabies" (the amateur Rugby team), who returned to Sydney last night, via Vancouver, from their English tour, were given a warm welcome, a large crowd gathering to greet them. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. Melbourne, March 24. The Australian eleven left last night on their voyage to England, a great send-off being accorded the team. NEW AGENT-GENERAL. ■i Adelaide,* March 24. Mr. A. A. Kirkpatrick, Chief Secretary, has accepted ' the post of Agent-General for South Australia, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. John G. Jenkins. [Mr. Kirkpatrick, Chief Secretary and Minister for Industry for South Australia, who has held Cabinet rank for nearly four years, was born in London in 1848, and arrived in Australia in 1861. He has been prominently identified with the Labour movement, holding office as chairman of the United Labour party, the Trades and Labour Council, and the Eight Hours' Celebration Union.] SHIPPING. Sydney, March 24. Sailed, two p.m., Mokoia, for Auckland. Melbourne, March 24. Sailed, Warrimoo.