AUSTRALIAN CABLES

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 8832, 12 July 1905, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLES

[By Electbio Telkguatii.—Coi'yiuqiit.] (Peb Press Association.) Received July 12j at 9.46 a.m. Sydney, July 12. A few days ago a white woman was convicted of attempting to yioison a kanaka with whom and another kanaka slio had been living. Yesterday it was discovered that, both the kanakas wore suffering from leprosy in an advanced form. It is stated that symptoms of arsenical poisoning are identical with a certain stago of leprosy. New developments in regard to tho caso are therefore possible. Perth, July 12. Tho Hougo is debating tho ceiisuro motion. It is expected tliafc tho Government will win by a narrow majority. Received July 12, at 9.46 a.m. Hobart, July 12. A youth named Hansen was lost and perished in the snow. Melbourne, July 12.

A High Commissioner Bill will take a prominent place in the Deakin programme. The adjourned inquest on tho body of Rosina Hubbard, found that, death was due to natural causes.

Tho Labor Conference has adopted resolutions that in the event, of tho Labor Party obtaining tho .Ministerial Benches, a Labor Ministry bo recommended by the party in caucus, also recommending the extension of the sugar bonus and the ill sertion of a clause in the Navigation Bill compiling shipowners to insure tho lives of their crews. Received July 12, at 10.20 a.m.

Sydney, July 12. Mr Carruthers has suggested to Mr Deakin submitting the Federal capital dillieulty to the High Court and, if necessary, the Privy Council. A 6evcre shock of earthquake was expo rienced at New tiuinivi oil May 16th. Houses rocked, but no serious damage is reported. Latest reports state that, the Murray tributaries are still rising ; the Murrumbidgeo is in heavy Hood, and a large area round Gutulagai is inundated. Melbourne, July 12. All tho lowlands along flic Murray are Hooded. Much damage has been done and many (settlors have been driven from their home. ,at capsized in the llood waters and a youth named Taylor was drowned at Uoulbourn. Tin? Ovens and Mittamitta Rivers overflowed and the town of Betliangia is cut off and is short of Hour. Adelaide, July 12. Tho Torrens River is flooded and (lie Adelaido racecourse is jiartially under water. A boy was drowned ill the Para River.

Received July 12, at 10.31 a.m. Sydney, July 12. Arrived (8.30 a.m.)—Mocraki.