AUSTRALIAN.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 966, 11 June 1883, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

[reuxer’s telegrams—copyright. ]

Death of Sir Arthur Kennedy. Brisbane Yesterday.

It is reported here that the Colonial Secretary of Queensland received a telegram from Earl Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating that Sir Arthur Kennedy, Governor of Queensland, died at Aden on the 3rd inst., while on a voyage to England. ~

The Suez Mail. Melbourne, Yesterday.

Arrived, this afternoon —P. and O. steamship Indus, with the inward mails via Suez and Brindisi, dated London, May 4th. A Bailway Opened. Sydney, Saturday

The western railway extension from Nevenire to Nyngan, a distance of thirty-six miles, was opened to-day. The total length of the line now open from Sydney is 377 miles.

A New Statue.

His Excellency the Governor unveiled the statue of the late T. S. Mort, which was erected opposite the Exchange. A vast multitude of people was present, and an eloquent oration was delivered by the Hon W. B. Dailey.

A Total Wreck. Launceston, To-day.

The ship Astrope, which went ashore at Lowhead, has been abandoned to the underwriters, and it It expected to becdme a total wreck.

“ [Received June 11,12.40 p.m.] The New Hebrides Annexation. Melbourne, To-day. It has transpired that Mr James Service has: telegraphed- to the other colonies inviting their support to the proposed annexation of New Hebrides. All the Governments have replied, except New Zealand. The Government of South Australia has expressed their cordial approval of the proposal, and ■ the Governor, Sir Wm. Robinson, has telegraphed to Earl Derby and urged . his approval Mr Service has telegraphed to the Agent-General of Victoria, in London, instructing him to take steps for furthering the object in . view. 1 Shipping. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, yesterday morning—Hauroto, from Wellington. The Orient steamship Austral has sailed for Glasgow in excellent trim.