AUSTRALIAN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5347, 27 August 1895, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

[Special to Pbess Association.] INSPECTION OF MEAT. MELBOURNE, August 26/ i With reference to the question in the Hettße of Commons relating to the inspection bf frozen meat, the Premier considers' it highly ' desirable, as far sb this colony ia concerned, that the Imperial Government should be informed that shipments under the auspiceß of the Agricultural Department are carefully inspected. He also considers that it ought not to be possible for any meat to be shipped 'unless inspected by a Government Inspector, and, further, that a small charge should be made on shippers to oover the. expenses of suoh inspection. A SCANDAL. A; shocking scandal has been revealed throngh the arrest of J. F. Garraway, an ex-Congregational minister, on a serious oharge, it being alleged tbat his unmarried daughter had borne him several children*, Garraway'a wife is said to be resident in New Zealand. . , SXTTD SHEEP SALES. MELBOUBNE, August 27. At the annual stud sheep Bales, chiefly Tasmanian-bred animals were offered. The bidding for meiinos was spirited, and prices generally showed an advance on last year The bidding for longwools was spiritless, and prioes were unsatisfactory. Three of Mr James Gibbon's Tasmania rams brought 310gs, 300gs and 170gs respectively, ten averaging £108 13s. One of Mr W. Gibbon's rams sold at 160gs, and one of Mr J. B. Gibson's at 130gB. SALE OF GREYHOUNDS. Messrs Kelly and M'Gillicuddy's greyhounds were put up to auction. Blackbird was withdrawn at 210gs. Lindsay Gordon was sold for 9Sgs, and The Joker for _sgs, while the prices realised for others ranged from 39gs to 3gs. FEDERATION. A deputation from the Federation League asked the Premier to proceed immediately with the Enabling Bill. Mr Turner replied that he *as afraid the pressure of domestic legislation would stand in the way* bat he would communicate with the other Premiers, and if they desired that Victoria Bhould take the initiative she would do ao. HEAVY RAINS. HOBABT, August 27. Heavy rains are general, and much damage has been done to hops and other crops. There are floods on the low-lying lands. The railway lineß have been washed out in places, and the pier at Wynyard is damaged. GOVEBNORSHIP BESIGNED. PEBTH, AuGUst 27. The Administrator of Government has received a cable message from Sir W. Bobinson stating that he has resigned the Governorship. THE PACIFIC CABLE. ADELAIDE, August 27. At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, the proposal of a Canadian and American capitalist to provide funds to push on the Pacific cable was discussed. It was decided to make inquiries as to the effect on the present cable service, the belief being that it would have a prejudicial influence. The Treasurer's atten-tion-will be called to the matter. GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK. At a Bpecial meeting of the trustees of the Savings Bank, a resolution waß discussed asking the Board to introduce a system that would allow the working of the Credit Fonoier in connection with the bank. The opinion was expressed that the Government did not aßk the Board to offer any suggestions on the Foncier system, and sb a merely administrative body it was undesirable to pass a resolution at present. The resolution was negatived. SELECTOBS' GRIEVANCES. SYDNEY, August 27. The selectors and pastoralists in the Bogan River districts are appealing to the 'Government for speoial concessions. Otherwise, owing to the ravages of rabbits and wallabies, large areas of land will have to be abandoned. It is stated that on one large station, where usually a hundred thousand sheep were shorn, it is now impossible to depasture any Bheep. Many of the selectors are practically ruined. A RAILWAY ACCIDENT CASE. Another of the Bedfern Bailway accident cases has been settled. A. Beokett, olaimed £6000 damages for injuries and loss of business, and the Conrt awarded him £900. ■ „^_

Supbbmi Coubt.— -The oase of Hadley v. Hogg, in whioh £200 damages were olaimed for an alleged slander, ocoupied hiß Honor Mr Justice Denniston and a speoial jury of four all day yesterday, aud resulted in a verdict for the defendant.