AUSTRALIAN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1895, 20 March 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

[EETTTER’d TELEGRAMS.] MELBOURNE, March 20. The Knowsley HallIt is understood that Victor has declined the proposal to join New Zealand in search for the survivors of the Knowsley Hall, supposed to ho wrecked on the Crozets. Departure. The Union Company’s steamship Rotorua sailed for New Zealand yesterday. SYDNEY, March 15. Sunday AmusementsA crowded meeting of members of the School of Arts was held last night at which it was decided by a small majority to rescind the resolution in favour of the opening on Sundays passed at the meeting of Ist inst. BRISBANE, March 20. The law points have been decided against the bushranger Wells, and sentence of death will be carried out. SYDNEY, March 19. The Markets. Hennessy’s brandy in bulk, quarters. 11s 3d to 11s 6d; kerosene, Diamond, Is 3d ; Devoe’s kerosene. Is 9gd; Patna rice, £l9; New Zealand oats, 2s to 2s 4d per 401bs; maize, Is 6d to 2s 3d per GOlbs ; candles, D.R.J.S., 7d to 7|d. MELBOURNE, March 19. New Zealand Railway Commission.

It is stated here that the New Zealand Railway Commission is desirous of securing the services of Mr Thomas Higinhotham, the former Engineer-in-Chief for the railways in Victoria. It is further stated that Mr Higinhotham has been communicated with by the New Zealand Government. The Laud Tax. The Government contemplates making important reductions in the expenses of collecting the land tax. The Australian Cricketers. The Australian Cricketers sailed to-day for England in the Garonne. ADELAIDE, March 19. The Wheat Market. Adelaide wheat, 4s 7d; Adelaide flour, country brands, £lO 5s to £lO 7s 6d; market dull. Freights, 52s 6d to 555.