AUSTRALIAN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1950, 25 May 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Teeutee's telegeams.] SYDNEY, May 24. 1 Rowing. Private cablegrams bave been received from America, containing the information that Hanlan has formally agreed to row Trickett on the Thames in November next for the " Sportsman's" cup and stakes. Tilckett starts for England immediately. A meeting has been called for the purpose of providing funds, and it is probable that his brother William will accompany him. Unpleasant Irregularities. Irregularities in the accounts of the chief clerk of the Exhibition have been discovered, and a sum of £SOO cannot be accounted for. MELBOURNE, May 24. Shipping. Arrived—Ringarooma, from the Bloff, on the 23rd. The Reform Bill" In the Legislative Assembly, the second reading of Mr Service's Reform Bill takes place on June ?. ADELAIDE, May 24. Birthday Cup. The latest betting on the Adelaide Birthday Cup is 5 to 2 against Harry. NEW ZEALAND. [PSESS ASSOCIATION-. | AUCKLAND, May 25. Shocking' SceneThere was a disgraceful scene on the racecourse yesterday. Malvern got his leg caught in scorifo and stones, and a broken leg was the result. An attempt was made to k :, l the horse with an axe, but the handle broke, and the animal's head and face were fearfully hacked. It remained writhing in agony some time till a second axe was procured. Fijian News. The Southern Cross has arrived from. Levuka with news to May 19th. Dr. Brown and party will start a seal fishery. Mr Chippenhal, owner of a plantation at Tavii Savn, has been committed for trial on a charge of the manslaughter of a Fijian laborer. Thos. Simpson, charged with murder at Botumaha, has been remanded. WAN&ANTTI, May 25. The Queen's Birthday. At the volunteer review, held yesterday, the corps from Fielding and Palmerston came in by train, and joined the Wanganui Eifles in a review and sham fight on the racecourse ; 220 were present. The steeplechases at Aramoho attracted many sportsmen. The Birthday Handicap was won by King Don, Ireland 2nd, and Eclipse 3rd. Six started. Black Prince won the Produce Steeplechase, and King Don the Maiden Steeplechase. GhRAHAMSTOWN, May 25. The Railway Commission. The steamer Memsahib is chartered to bring the Bailway Commissioners here from Omaha on Thursday. Strong representations will be made re the railway. A Large TurbineOne of the largest turbines ever made in the colony started work yesterday at the Queen of Beauty Company's pump. It worked up to 150 horae power. The wheel is sft in diameter. Mr J. B. Perry i* the inventor. A Gigantic WhaleThe dimeneiocs of the whale which came ashore here last week are :—Length, 86ft; lower jaw, 20ft; circumference, 30ft; *,ldth of tail, 17ft. A large number have gone out to inspect the monster. DTJNEDIN, May 25. Fatal Accident* A man, name unknown, was kfled at Anderson's railway crossing this morr ; ng. WELLINGTON", May 25. The Late Fatal Accident. It appears that the fatal accident to the man Gilchrist happened in th : i way. The deceased fired at a bird and missed it, and called on his friend to fire at it. "While the latter was making his way to fire the gun exploded, and the contents entered decer-ed'a abdomen, killing bim insfantly. The s-s- ManawatuThe chrrges against the captain and officers of the Manawatu r-e now procced-'ng. NEW PLYMOUTH, May 24. The TaiaroaThe Taiaroa arrived at one o'clock, and was tendered with =:uch difficulty, owing to the hea-\y ee3. The mail was put on board and the steamer left for Manukau at 2 30 p.m. Too Bad. There are great complaints from passengers at being detained at Stratford owing to the railway authorities not providing means to bring them into town, owing to the coach not reaching Stratford before the evening train left. Peace Signs. Te Whiti is having a considerable amount of clearing done at Parihaka, and the land prepared for putting in a larger area of crops next season than in any previous years. WELLINGTON, May 24. Accidental DeathInformation was received in town, this evening that a man named James Gilchrist, engineer, of Wellington, was accidentally shot dead at the Upper Hutt, this afternoon. It is not yet known how the accident occurred, but it is supposed that the gun of Mr Baymond Johnson, who was with him, suddenly exploded, and shot deceased. Volunteer Review. The volunteers held a review this morning. There were about 490 volunteers and 500 spectators present, and everything passed off smoothly. Racing. The races at Lyell's Bay were well attended. Mata won the Birthday Cup. A Dangerous Raft. Captain Flowerday, of the steamer St. Kilda, reports to the Marine Department that he saw a raft of timber 15ft by 15ft, two feet deep, at Separation Point, bearing W.S.W., ten miles distant, which might be dangerous to shipping. "Wreck of a Retch. The Secretary of the Marine Department has received a telegram from the Harbor Master at Sydney, that yesterday the ketch Fanny Thornton, 80 tons, O. Barney, master, with a full cargo of sawn timber, was wrecked just outside the South Head. The crew were saved. OAMABT7, May 24. Volunteer ReviewThe Volunteer review to-day was one of the finest ever held in this district. There were 1500 spectators present. Major Sumpter read General Davidson's report, which spoke of the corps as having satisfactorily undergone the inspection. PoliticalThe political struggle is still raging, and there is no prospect of either Mr Jones or Mr Roberts retiring so as to prevent the Liberal votes being divided. DTJNEDIN, May 24. Sir George Grey wUI address the citizens of Dunediu on "The Political Outlook," the Princess Theatre to-morrow evening.|