AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS

Thames Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 1887, 10 August 1874, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS

PEE 3.5. 'ALHAMBRA.' * (Per Anglo-Australian Telegraph Press Agency.) c. MJBLBOUBNE, August 1. Mr Francis having resigned his office as Chief Secretary through continued ill health, Mr Kerferd, the Attorney-Gene-ral, was sent for by the Governor, and he undertook the re-construction of the Ministry, and after two days was enabled to announce his Cabinet. Mr Langton, who upon the retirement of Mr Francis, desired to lead, was compelled to retire, and has since accepted the Troasurership Mr Kerferd continues as Premier and Attorney-General. Mr itamsay, the Postmaster-General, performs the duties of Chief Secretary of the Department, and Mr McDermott Solicitor-General, and other members of the. Ministry continue in their present offices. The new Ministry are not likely to materially alter the tariff, or proceed farther with the Constitution Bill. Mr Francis' health is still very precarious, requiring perfect rest and cessation from all business. The House meets on Tuesday to proceed with business. A new election has been held, and Mr Lanlidge was returned for Collingwood. „ Captain Edgar, of the ship' Oakworth,' has been committed for trial, charged with criminal neglect in running down some fishermen off the Irish Coast. .Robert Price, chief officer of the same ship, had his certificate cancelled for twelve months. A very brilliant comet has been visible in the south-east for some days. It is believed to be identical with Ooqgras' comet seen at Marseilles in April last. The steamship' Great Britain' has arrived, 53 days out. Wigram's new steamship 'Durham' has sailed from London for Melbourne. The Governor's birthday ball was a great success. About 1,500 persons were present. H.M.S.'Pearl'leaves for Sydney today, and conveys Governor Eobinson on a special mission to Fiji. Mr Sothern, the autor, has abandoned his intention of visiting Australia for the present. Two men were killed by a mining accident at Wood's Point, Hospital Sunday has been fixed for September 27. Margaret riearley, a domestic servant, has been committed for trial for infanticide at East Melbourne. The s.s.' Tartar' sailed from San Francisco on the 28th. Mr Everest, branch manager of the Bank of Victoria, has been committed for trial for forgery. The Government have decided to place an evening light on the western side of King's Island. The valuable imported greyhound Cock Eobin, imported per' Great Britain,' injured himself seriously yesterday, and the injuries are likely to bo fatal. Mr;S. K. Cohen has been appointed an official assignee for the Melbourne district.

Shipping. — Melbourne — Arrived: July 24, 'Bose M.,' and 'Tasso'from Wangaroa, and' Dement,' from Kaipara; 25th, ' Annie Lisle,' from Wangaroa; 27th,' Kobinoor,' from laipara, all with timber; 31st, 'J. M. Fleming,' from Dunedin, 1 'Sabina,' from Hokitika. Sydney—Arrived: 25th, 'John Knox,' from Lyttelton'; 31st, 'Amateur,' from Timaru. Newcastle — A rrived: 23rd, ' Cyrene,'' Edwin Bassett,'' Lettie,' and ' Pet,' from Lyttelton; 26th;' Glympso,' from Auckland: 29th, 'Eastby,' from Dunedin. Suiled: 24th, 'Queensland,' for Lyttelton, ' William Oundell,' tor Dunedin; 25th, ' Haversham,' for Wellington, 'Woodbine,' for Auckland,' ' Aurora,' for Lyttelton ; 27th,' Moa.'for Timaru; 28th, 'Andell,' for Auckland; 29th, 'Edwin Bassett,' 'Speedwell,' ' Dorette,' and ' Australian Sovereign,' for Lyttelton; 30th, * Emperor,' for Lyttelton; 31st,'Australind' and 'Malay,' for Wellington. Adelaide-Arrived: 29th, * Christina,' from .Now Zealand. Sailed: 23rd, 'Annie Brown,' for New Zealand ; 28th,' Thames,' for Auckland. Oommkbciai.—Business done: Large parcels new teas sold from llgd to Is 3d for Congous, and fine teas up to 2s 3d; brandies receding in value; oats neglected, 5s 2d to 5s 3d for milling; wheat, 6s 3d to 6s 4d for prime samples; kerosene sold up to Is sd; malt, lis. Sydney, August 1. Great complaints are made regarding the Californian mail arrangements. The deck-house of a vessel of 500 tons was found at Port Stephens. The ' Tartar's' mails reached California on the 22nd instant. The contract for the extension of the railway to Orange has been let at £3,600 a mile. The Bishop of Sydney opposes the secular education movement. Madam Goddard has arrived here. Adelaide, August 1. 68,000 tons breadstuff's were exported during the year. The revenue of last quarter was £244,990, and the expenditure £241000. Tne population of the colony is 202,185. Hobam Town, August 1. Tho Treasurer's Budget shows a surplus. No fresh taxation is proposed. The Government undertake the extension of public works outside the railway districts to relieve the local bodies.