LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, June 14.

Waikato Times, Volume VII, Issue 333, 2 July 1874, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, June 14.

The Torres Straits mail steamer Flintshire was totally wrecked at Cleveland Bay, North Australia. All on board were saved. Madame Goddard and Blondin were passengers, and were in an open boat all night, but reached the shore in safety. They lost all their effects. It is doubtful if the vessel will be saved. She struck on a ledge of rock at 5.30 on Monday afternoon, after leaving Townsville. Three more bodies have been found on King's Island and buried. One was identified as that of the second officer. A quantity of cargo was washed ashore. * Green was found not guilty and discharged. George Butehart was discharged from the Lunatic Asylum, arrested for forgery, and remanded for a week. Diptheria is prevalent in the Maryborough district. The steamer Easby and schooner Mera have arrived. They are intended to trade between Dunedin and Newcastle. Mr Fulton, on board brought some valuablo sheep. The Easby [was carried °by a current toKing's Island, but saw the light in time. A private telegram states that the steamer Legislator left Foo Choo with a oargo of new season teas, and will arrive about the middle of July. The Assembly discussed the Constitution Bill in Committee last night, as far as the second clause. The markets are a little brisker. There are large speculative purcase* of kerosiiie; Is 5d is now asked for Devoe'sBreadstuffs and the grain markets are unaltered. Sydney, June 24. IJie schooner Pen was wrecked at Botany Heads. Ihe crew were saved* The steamer Mongol made the run to Hongkong in 18 days. ° b Messrs Gibbs and'< Co., insolvent eight years ago, have paid all their creditors in full. A public agitation him commenced in favar of secular education. The Hon. Saul Samuel was banquetted last night, m recognition of his services in connection with the Californian mail service. Hobart Town. Armed— Swordfish, from Dunedin ; Bella Mary, from Auckland. Sailed— Holly Bozley, for Dunedin. Newcastle. bailed— 2oth, Record and Edwin Bassett, for Wellington ; 22nd, Ellen Mary, for Tamnaki. Melbourne. Amved— June 21st, Alma, from Westport.