AUSTRALIAN

New Zealand Mail, Issue 915, 13 September 1889, Page 25

AUSTRALIAN

(per press association.) Sydney, September 5. The right to the waters of the river Murray is now engaging the attention of the colonies interested. In the House of Assembly this evening Sir Henry Parkes, the Premier, said the time had arrived when the rights to the waters were to be asserted, and notice be immediately served on persons who established works diverting the water for irrigation purposes, and that this step be taken without reference to the other colonies. In the House of Assembly the discussion on the question of the renewal of the San Francisco mail service is so far generally favourable to the proposal that it is almost certain to be carried, Lamond continues a warm favourite for the Hawkeßbury Grand Handicap, and 3 to 1 is the best offer against him. Sydney, September 6. The effect of the Chinese Restriction Bill is exemplified by the fact that there have been only five arrivals of Chinese and no fewer than ?00 departures during the past eight months. From the Ist dune to date, 19G5. persons arrived in this colony from New Zealand, and about five hundred returned, The Daily Telegraph says these figures are startling for New Zealand, and if the other colonies show a similar proportion the result will not bo encouraging.

The General Assembly last night passed the vote for the renewal of the San Francisco service. Sir H. Parkes made a capital speech in favour of the line. An amondnuns to prohibit the Union Company sub-leitiug the contract was negatived.

Sydney, September 7.

Arrived Kenilworth. Sailed— Buster, for Auckland; Camille; for Kaipara.

Sydney, September 8. Sailed—Wakatipu, for Wellington. Arrived—Rotomahana, from Auckland. The bodies of all the meu entombed in the Glebe Pit have now been recovered. Proctor’s was the last, and that was taken out of the mine' yesterday. A tin which belonged to one of the men, found last week, had the words scratched ou it, “ Died from starvation, aftor living seven days.’ Sydney, September 9.

Arrived, American barque Keeper, from Puget Sound. She reports that the barque Garston, bound from Sydney to San Francisco, has been wrecked at Starbuck Island. The chief officer and SO of the crew readied Humphrey island. The captain of the Keeper offered to bring LO of the men on to Sydney, and waited 14 hours for that purpose. The men apparently decided not to separate. The captain and.nine of the crew are missing.

William Dobell and two boys liave been murdered by natives at the Solomon Islands. Dobell’s brother was murdered recently.

The Government have received a definite proposal from the CanadianPacific Company for a mail service from Vancouver, bat the details are not allowed tc be made known. The proposal will shortly be discussed by the Cabinet.

The action of New Zealand with regard to the renewal of the San Francisco contract is watched with some interest. The renewal by New South Wales is generally approved in commercial circles.

Sydney, September 10. An extraordinarily hot day was experienced throughout the colony yesterday. It was the hottest day known iu the month of September for 30 years.

Two armed men near Orange captured seven travellers, and, having bound them, stole all their money and valuables. After a detention of two hours the travellers were released. One of the men has since been arrested.

Sailed—Hauroto and Jubilee, for Wellington. , Melbourne, September 6. The amount of gold raised in the Colony to ..date is 60,000,000 ounces. The Government geologist estimates that the mines will still yield 80,000,000 ounces more.

A serious accident has occurred on the Gippslaud railway line. A passenger train dashed into a goods train, and both eugines were telescoped. The stoker of the passenger train was badly hurt and 12 passengers injured Obituary—Sir James Lorimer, late Miniator of Defence, from inflammation of the lungs. Melbourne, September 7. The amount collected for the London dock strikers has reached L 5400. Melbourne, September 9.

The funeral of the late Mr Francis Ormond, M.L.C., took place yesterday. There was an immense cortege. Melbourne, September ICL_ Arrived—Otago Harbour Board’s dredge, which has been leased by the Melbourne Board.

Newcastle, September 7. Sailed—Bells, for Lyttelton ; Flying Scud, for Napier. Perth, September 7. Major-General Edwards states that it is unlikely the Imperial Government will take over the defence of Albany. The Australians will have to provide for it themselves. He thinks the Australian colonies will not establish a practical system of defence without federation, and suggests that the Federal Council should legislate on military matters. Brisbane, September 7.

An artesian water supply, giving millions of gallons daily, has been struck at Charlesville. It is believed to be the largest artesian supply in the world.

Brisbane, September 10.

Fearful reports are coming to hand of sickness at the Sudest goldfields in New Guinea. The Premier is endeavouring to promote a conference of military officers of the different colonies to meet Major-General Edwards and discuss a united organisation of the colonial forces.