AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 14348, 28 October 1910, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

STOCK EXCHANGE GAMBLING. By Electr'- • Tnieeraph.—Copyright ADELAIDE, Oct. 27. In the Assembly Mr. Jackson asked tlio Attorney-General if ho intended to legislate against Stock Exchange gambling. The Attorney-General asked for practical suggestions. AN OLD MAN BURNED. SYDNEY, Oct. 27. A hut was destroyed by fire, and Parkcs, the owner, an old age pensioner, was incinerated. STATE BRICK FIELDS. SYDNEY, Oct. 22. Mr. Griffiths, Minister of Works, is gathering information with a view of storting Government brick works and distributing the product on trains at night time. Ho says tho bricks required in various Government departments are sufficient to keep a largo works going continuously. The question of supplying bricks to the public will require further consideration, and will largely depend on whether the alleged ' Combine reduces the price. FRUITGROWERS’ CONFERENCE. MELBOURNE, Oct. 27. • The Fruitgrowers’ Conference resolved not to entertain tho Shipowners’ Federation’s proposal to allow half ullages, considering that shipowners should pay all ullages. THE RANGITIRA ASHORE. BRISBANE, Oct. 27. Tho Shaw, Savill and Albion Co.’s new steamer Rangitira, which was ashore in tho Brisbane River on tho mud, lias been refloated, and has proceeded on her voyage to Melbourne. A STORMY PASSAGE. SYDNEY, Oct. 27. Tho Alawa, which arrived to-day from New Zealand, encountered a hurricane, and shipped heavy seas, but was undamaged . TRAM-CAR COLLISION. PERTH, Oct. 28. A sensational tram accident took place. A full car overtook and dashed into a second crowded tram. Many passengers were injured, but none very seriously. SUGAR CANE BURNED. BRISBANE, Oct. 28. A firo at Mourilyan destroyed over 2000 tons of sugar cane, t;vo farms being devastated'. PETER BOWLING. SYDNEY, Oct. 28. Peter Bowling has reached Sydney and was tendered an. enthusiastic reception at the Trades Hall. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT. SYDNEY, 0ct..28. The newly-elected New South Wales Parliament meets on November 15. NEW' SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS. (Received Oct. 28, 10.0 a.in.) SYDNEY, Oct. 28. Second ballots will bo taken in the Durham and Hastings electorates on Monday. SCHOONER ASHORE. SYDNEY, Oct. 28. The schooner Australia, which is ashore in the Nambucca River, is likely to become .a total wreck. Tho creware safe.