AUSTRALIA.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1709, 12 August 1879, Page 2

AUSTRALIA.

LSPEOIAI, TO GIOBB.J SYDNEY, August 12. SPORTING. "With reference to the match between Trickett and HaDlon, the lattor'a conditions aro accepted. Five hundred sovs.

have been deposited, and his agent is cabling to Toronto for instructions. Nellie lias been backed for several thousands for the Sydney Derby.

THE EXHIBITION. The New Zealand exhibits have arrived in good order. . THE EDUCATION" QUESTION. A severe struggle on the education question is expected to take place.

DREADFUL CATASTROPHE. The barque Ismir, bound from London to Adelaide, has gone down with all hands. Lbbuteh's telesrams.] SYDNEY, Augnst 12. The statement made on the Bth instant of the appointment of Sir Joseph G. L Innes to the Attorney-Generalship was premature ; the office is not yet filled.

AQUATICS. At a meeting of aquatics held last night, it was resolved to accept Hanlon's challenge to row Trickett for £2OOO, but the meeting refused to guarantee Hanlon's expenses. BRISBANE, August 12. The leader of the Opposition has given notice of a motion condemning the Public Works policy of the Government. SYDNEY, August 11.

Arrived —Wakatipu, from Wellington. The report of the Mutual Life Association has been published, and shows the gross receipts for the half-year to be £421,000, and the profit £64,000. MELBOURNE, August 11. Arrived—Somersetshire.

There are seventy-five acceptances for the Melbourne Cup. Le Loup is the only New Zealand horse. HOBABT TOWN, August 11.

A Ministerial crisis is imminent, owing to the result of the West Devon •lection, and want of cohesion amongst the Ministerial supporters.