Australian Telegrams.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11553, 6 September 1900, Page 3

Australian Telegrams.

United Tress Association — By Eleciric Telegraph.— Copyright. Received September S,- 1 230 a.m.

Sydney, September 5. At base ball, New South Wales beat Victoria by an innings an-1 3 runs. Brisbane,' September 5.

TBe Bert Company has forwarded 500 bullocks and 800 sheep to China. It is understood they are' for the German troops. " ~"~"

Beceived Septeml)ers, l?.5O a m."_'_ Sydney, September 5. The Governors bailed up and had dinner "with a settler near Nundle. A punitive party of civilians armed arrived, but the murderers, after firing two shots, escaped, leaving everything but their rifles. - ■

Received September 6, 1.12 a m.

Sydney, September 5.

, Sir W. J. Lyne, in reply to questions in reference to Mr Seddon's refusal to allow Anatrians to proceed to New Zealand, said his hands were tied and he could not prevent them landing here, the only test nnder the Aliens Act being eligibility to write their names. Brisbane, September 5. Forty-eight Austrians originally intended for New Zealand came on here. Received September 6, 9 25 a.m Sydney, September 6. The Governor, Ministers, and members tof both Hous2S of New Zealand Parliament will be amongst those invited to attend the Commonwealth inauguration Ceremonies.

Mr Hugh Dixon, of Summerliill, has presented the Baptist Union with £10,600 for th« Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund. Tie balance of the estate will be distributed among the various funds.

Seceived Eeptemlier S, 9.30 a.m

Stdxev, September t>. "Mail advices state that the Secretary for War haa intimated that an examina tion disclosed the fact that samples of New South "Wales leather were soft and porous, and generally unsuitable for army purposes; therefore he was not prepared to authorise the inclusion of Australian leather in War Department specifications. Be was willing" to consider other samples.

Brisbane, September 6.

In the Assembly, a complaint wa"» made that the defence vote of £290,000 iras double that for charitable institutions. Mr Dickson said Eastern complications necessitated the increase.

Seceived September 6, 9.5 a.m.

Sydxey, September 6. The city sewers are being regularly fumigated' as a precaution against the Tecurrence of plague. The result proves ihat there are very few rats. Brisbane, September 6. After the lapse of a fortnight a fresh «ase of plague is reported, that .of Miss James. Towssville, September 6. Another case of plague is reported, Xjanrence Callan being smitten; . .