The Globe. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1876. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 578, 26 April 1876, Page 2

The Globe. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1876. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(Per Press Agency.') LATEST FROM AUSTRALIA. ♦ [By Submarine Cable,J Sydney, April 26. The Governor opened the Exhibition yesterday. It is considered finer than any previous Exhibition. The agricultural and machinery exhibits are splendid, as also the cattle and horses. The fine arts department is fairly filled. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, April 25. Mr Murdoch, inspector of the Bank of New Zealand, on the eve of leaving for Europe, was presented with an address from the colonial staff of the Bank, accompanied by a request to accept a piece of plate, to purchase which £3OO would be transmitted to london. The Governor gives a ball on Tuesday. The San Francisco mail is due to-day, but is not expected for two days. Mr John Hedge, farmer, Waiukn, while out duck shooting, has been shot dead. While he was loading one barrel the other exploded. Wanganui, April 25. The trial of Tapi and two other natives prosecuted at the instance of the Government for malicious injuries to property and forcible entry at Patea, occupied the Supreme Court all day. Dr Buller defended the prisoners. A verdict was returned of “ Not Guilty” in both cases. Major Brown’s evidence disclosed very novel proceedings in the management of the confiscated land. The natives agree to abstain from further aggression and to test their rights in another way. John Trice and William Cooper, who yesterday pleaded “ Guilty” of horse stealing, and was remanded tftl this morning, were each sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Margaret King, for forgery, was discharged. Rev J. Elmslie, Presbyterian minister, was entertained at a farewell tea meeting at the Oddfellows’ Hall last night, preparatory to his going to Christchurch immediately. He vas presented with an illuminated address and 100 sovs.

Wellington, April 25. The Gazette to-night contains a proclamation summoning Parliament for June 15th, for the despatch of business. The Inspector of Steamers having reported, after a second survey, that the hull, machinery, and boiler of the Colima are in firstclass order, and all her equipments complete, the Government have therefore accepted her as the through boat for the next mail. Wellington, April 26. Telegraphic communication between Australia and 'Europe is now completely interrupted. The cable is broken about thirtysix miles from Port Darwin. The Company’s steamer Edinburgh will probably be sent to repair the cable, [from our own correspondent.] Rangiora, April 26. The Oxford and Amberley trains are detained at Rangiora through the strike; about twenty passengers are waiting to go on, including the Resident Magistrate, who ought to hold the Court at Oxford.