AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Waikato Independent, Volume V, Issue 321, 8 January 1907, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. [by ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT 1 (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received January 8,12.24 a.m.) Sydney, January 7. The seismograph at the Observa- ' tory recorded severe earthquake shocks on January 2nd and 4th, INTER-STATE CRICKET. Sydney, January 7. New South Wales, in their second innings against South Australia, made 573 runs. Wright secured 6 wickets for 209, L. Hill 2 for 53. South Australia, in their second innings, lost 5 wickets for 185 runs— Mayne 38, Colling 34, Claxton (not out) 29. SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE. I A BRAYE WORKMAN. (Received January 8. 10.12 a.m.) Perth, January 8. A sensational occurrence took place at the Ravensthorpe smelter. Two explosions occurred. The first blew away a few pieces of piping; it also exploded in the fore hatch. The ' men working in the vicinity made a rush to get away. One, named Townshend, however, remained and shut off the water, recognising the ex- ' treme danger of water reaching the inside of the furnace. This gallant' feat probably saved the whole of the - works from being blown to pieces! The property was seriously damaged, but no one was injured. WARNING TO WORKERS. SYDNEY, January 8. A letter received from artisans who rushed from Australia to Erancisco in search of work. They reveai deplorable condition in the labor marThey warn others against coming. BARQUE ASHORESydney, January 8The barque Eden Holme, ran 'ashore on a submerged reef, three miles from Amar Heads, and became a total wreck. The crew were ■ landed safely. SCIENCE CONGRESS. Adelaide, January 8. ', The Australian Association. Advancement of Science has opened. Dr. Howitt has been elected President,