AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Western Star, Issue 1300, 27 March 1897, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Perth. The Western Australia Commission has virtually adopted the design of Mr 0 Conor, engineer-in-chief of the Public Works Department (W.A.), for the erection of a pumping station at Coolgardie in connection with the proposed water supply for the goldfields. Tenders will de invited shortly. The Commission is consulting in reference to the late Sir John Coode's scheme for the construction of a dock at Freemantle. A picture of Miss Florence Fuller, a Victorian artist, ha* been hung in the Paris Saloon. . Sydney. The Executive has appointed the Minister of lands to carry out executive work in connection with the Norfolk Island. Obituary—Canon Kemmis, for many years a prominent figure in the Anglican Church. Towne, the Newcastle sculler, goes to England. He is financially aided by a number of supporters of aquatics and intends to challenge a number of the lesser sculling lights in England, | and then, if possible, to arrange a match with Gaudaur. Should he succeed in beating the champion he will row Stanbury on his return. Brisbane. The Stock Commissioners have decided to ask the Home Secretary to secure the services of Professor Koch to investigate the tick plague. Other colonies will be asked to contribute towards the expense, Premier Nelson has left for London. At a farewell dauquet he denied the rumours of dissensions in the Cabinet. Mr Byrne will act as the second representative of Queensland at the Queen's celebrations. Mr Pbilp will act as Colonial Treasurer duriug the Premier's absence. Melbourne. In consequeuce of numerous serious accidents the police been instructed to use strong measures to suppress scorching by cyclist?, and mounted constables aie to patrol leading thoroughfares to intercept rash riders.