Australian Telegrams.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11503, 4 July 1900, Page 3

Australian Telegrams.

United Press Association. - By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. lieceived .July 4, 9 40 a.m. Sydxey, July 4. The yacht Norma has been sold for theTorres Straits pearling industry. Received July 4. 9.50 a m ■ . Sydney, July 4. At the sales of Shropshire sheep on j account of Rhodes' Mayler farm, Harries, realised an average of 3 guineas for ten xams and a guinea and a half for 16 ewes. Received July 4, 9.40 a m. Sydney, July 4. 'The Government has received a cable from Mr Chamberlain covering a message from the/High Commissioner of Canada, stating r'fbat the Canadian Government is against" the proposed concession to the Eastern Extension Company. The Government relies on tho good faith of till the parties to the Pacific scheme and hopes that without common consent no partner will sanction any material alteration of the conditions existing when the partnership was formed. ficccived July 3, 9.50 a tn. Sydney, July 4. The actuary's report upon tho Civil Service Superannuation Fund shows that the capital will become exhausted in four years, and that £1,500^000 is required to place the fund on a sound footing. Melbourne, July 4. The Government has wired the AgentCkneral that it is willing that the laying of tLe Pacific Cable should be proceeded ■with on the general lines laid down in thf Cable Committee's report. The Marine Enquiry into the wreck of the Sierra Nevada found that it was due to imprudent navigation. The Government hope to conclude the jio-confidence debate to-night.