AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5555, 17 January 1879, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(REUTERS TELEGRAMS.) Sydney, Thursday. The owners of the immigrant ship Hereford have, been fined £SOO for a breach of the charter party regarding water supply. Montgomery has been committed for trial for the late jewellery robberies. Melbourne, Thursday. The Bohemians, in their first innings, scored 236 ; Canterbury made 105 in their second innings ; Bohemians, second innings, 67, with two wickets. They won by eight wickets. George Martin and Co. have failed. It is stated their liabilities are large, principally English creditors. (SPECIAL TO THE PRESS AGEHC7.) Melbourne, Tuesday. The Lusitana arrivedat Adelaide yesternight. A rich gold has been made at Stawell. On the meeting of the Queensland Parliament on Tuesday, the Douglas Ministry were met by a direct vote of want of confidence. The debate is proceeding. The Opposition are confident of success. While firing a salute at the opening ceremony, two gunners were killed by the explosion of a gun, and a third wounded. Both were accorded a public funeral. The Governor’s speech stated that on the expiration of tho Torres Strait mail service tenders would be invited for a fresh service, as the present rate of speed is considered inadequate to the requirements of the colony.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) report under date London, 13th January ;—The wool trade in the manufacturing districts is slightly better. There has been but little trade inquiry. Wheat market quiet; Adelaide is worth 495,, and New Zealand 445. per quarter. Tallow market firm —mutton, 385.; beef, 355, Leather market firm, 7400 sides Australians are advertised for sale on the 10th instant.