AUSTRALIAN.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1555, 13 June 1885, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

[rUDXKR’s TKIiSGRXMB—OOFtMSBSfI N.S.W. Oonttejej** Al&iht, Tesneoay* The transport Arab, with the New South Wales contingent aboard, at* rived here to-day. During the voyage one death occurred. The troops are in excellent health and spirits. The Arab is expected to reach Sydney OH Sunday, June the 2 rst '■ tad Oahors. , &IDNBT, sTe«t«rd*y ; The Australasian Steam Navigation Company’ s.s. Cahors, which was wrecked yesterday, was uninsured. The toss is estimated at L4»,ooo»

Bate. : Heavy rains have fallen throughout the colony, and the drought is practically ended* The Markets. New Zealand wheat, as pd per bushel; New Zealand oats, zs 3d ; maize, 3s ; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, L 26 per ton. v Shipping. The Union Company’s Tckapo arrived here last night. The Return. Adelaide, Yesterday. ■A telegram has been received from Albany to the effect that VeterinarySurgeon Willows, of the Contingent, died and was buried at sea. The telegram further states that 19 men are invalided. The formal reception of the troops will take place on Monday, the 22nd instant The Adverse Vote., In consequence of the passing of the no-confidence motion in the Assembly Ministers have resigned. The Hon J. W. Downer, the mover of the vote, has been charged with the formation of Ministry. The Markets. Wheat is quiet at 3s 8d per bushel; Adelaide town flour is steady at L 8 ss; country brands are a little firmer at L 7 SS to L 7 10s per ton.