AUSTRALIA.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3358, 13 January 1879, Page 3

AUSTRALIA.

[SPECIAL.] SYDNEY, Jan. 11. A London cablegram states that the demands for the space at the Exhibition — especially from the Continent, are numerous and pressing. Over 1300 immigrants are afloat for Sydney. \ Private letters report that the Duke of) Buckingham is anxious for the Governorship. Bchrens, ■whoso firm failed at Brisbane, disappeared last night, and fears for his safety are entertained. A daring robbery of Lady Bobinson's jewellery has taken place here. The thief was detected pawning articles to the value of £200. Mr Watson, the Treasurer, has been reelected for Lachlan by a substantial mtijority over Mr M'Lep.J, chairman of the Reform League. The sailing of the eliip Duthie was prevented in an extraordinary manner. A seaman accidentally stabbed himself near the heart, and a doctor forbids the slightest movement. /"Tlio Duke of Buckingham, Sir James [Fergusson, and Sir Henry Ward/ are competitors for the Governorship. MELBOURNE, Jax. 11. At the sale of Mr Neil Black's shorthorns there was a brisk competition, but prices are lower than at the last sale. HOBART TOWN, Jan. 11. The Englishmen beat the Tasmanian Eighteen by six wickets. BRISBANE, Jan 11. Messrs Behrens and Ranniger, merchants, have suspended payment. ["Reuter's Teleqbams.] SYDNEY, Jan. 11. A clerk named Montgomery has been arrested for stealing a large quantity of jewellery, the property of Lady Robinson.