AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2835, 13 September 1890, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(UV ELECTIUU TELEGRAPH. — COI'YEIGHT.) Sydxky, September 11. The Hon. D. O'Connor, PostmasterGenoral, has under considerition a communication from the Government of New Zealand ic the continuance of the San Francisco mail service. The question will be discussed by the Cabinet at an early date. Some anxiety is felt for Sir Henry Parkes. who is suffering from an eld wound in the heel, caused by his recent

accident The schooner, May Jennings, which left Tasmania, on August 12, for Sydney, is supposed to have foundered. Melisourxe, September 11. The Age states that New Zealand seems inclined to adopt a similar policy to Newfoundland in regard to federation, but remarks that the presence of some of her leading representatives at the Convention would have been none the kss welcome on that account. The project to be dis» cussed is so complicated, and trough* with such far reaching consequence, that it is desir»ble to obtain all assistance possible from every legitimate quarter. The Age adds that it is to be regretted that in the first proposal of the New Zealand Government, no opportunity was afforded for the Op» position as well as the Ministry being represented, and it. hopes that Sir G. Grey will revisit. Australia and take part in the deliberation. Brisbane, September 11. The hull of the Quctta has been sold for £500, and the cargo for £■1000. Both were purchased by a Thursday Island syndicate. Adelaide, September 11. A Select Committee has been formed to consider the desirability of granting bonuses on exported butter, cheese, wine and other South Australian produce.