AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XII, Issue 1073, 15 December 1903, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Electric Telegraph—For Press Association— Copyright. ROCKHAMPTON, Dec. 14. An Sfioz. nugget has been iound at the Dee river. A rush lias set in. ADELAIDE, Decern. 14. The bodies of Mrs Dohms and her four-year-old child were found on the beach at Henley. It is n °t known whether their deaths .were accidental or otnerwise a _ ~ SYDNEY, Dec. 14. As the outcome of ill-health, Mr Russell, tho Government Astronomer —after forty years’ service— has received 12 months’ leave. It is understood that he thep retires. interest in tihe election on Wcuncsday. is proving very strong.; There js a prospect of a large vote, especially on the local issue of reduction of members of the Assembly, which Will be taken at the same time as the Federal vote/ ( Miss Ada Crossley opened a short final season, and was given an enthusiastic reception by, a crowded house.

In the race for the naval rowing championship between the five-oared crews representing the Royal Arthur and the Torch, the former’s crew >on alter a fine struggle. The s.s. Sonoma encountered a heavy gale on the run across. The Wyalong railway, length of 41 miles, which cost £127,090, has been officially opened. MELBOURNE,- Dec. 14. : Tho steamer Petriana,- wrecked near the Heads, has broken up. A mass meeting of railway men resolved to appeal id the Privy Council against the Couct’s decision that 'the Railway Commissioners have the right to dismiss men at their Measure.,