AUSTRALIAN CABLE NEWS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 January 1903, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN CABLE NEWS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.] Dairy Matters. Sydney, Jan 28 The Government dairy expert reports dealing with preservatives and dairy products recommend that butter be allowed to contain 0.5 of boric acid, cream for table use and concentrated milk 0 25; that its use in preservatives and condensed milk be forbidden. Mew Guinea Missionaries. A memorial window was unveiled at the Church at Votorate, in New Guinea, in memory of the murdered missionaries James Chalmers and Oliver Tomkins. Advices from the London Society for the propagation of the Gospel state that it has presented an oil launch valued at JEIOOO to the Bishop of New Guinea for his mission. The launch is the gift of Abel Low, of New York, as a grateful recognition of the Society's good work throughout the world. The Yictorian Ministry. Melbourne, Jan 28. The Cabinet has decided to resign and appeal to the country if the Council again rejects the Probate Bill. Later. Although the Premier has not accepted Mr M'Kenzie's resignation, he does noli perform any official duties. American Grain Sydney, Jan 28.

The Clivedon, from Frisco, brought 7500 sacks of flour and 40,000 of wheat.

The Bubonic Plague. The Bjard of Healtn reports that after exhaustive tests it was found that Sydney is absolutely free of plague rats. The New Hebrides. Sydney, Jan 28.

Sir E. Barton, in replying to rumors that the Imperial Government intended to haod over the New Hebrides to France ?aid that he had the best reason for believing that they had no such intention. Cricked Match.

Victoria in tho first innings mado497— M'Aliter 14, Armstrong 118, Laver 34, Ellis 53, Mailer 21, Hastings 22. M'Beth • ook 5 wickets for 111.