AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 202, 17 August 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(By Telegraph,]

[Per Zealandia.] Mrs Greer’s passage has been taken in the Ben Oenaohen, sailing for England in October next. The “ Age,” in a leading article, regrets the withdrawal of Sir Arthur Gordon from Fiji. As the ferry boat, Favoroa, was leaving Jersey side from Sydney, a respectable woman with two little children and a baby, kissed them, and then jumped overboard, and wu drowned. When Kelly was committed for trial he was very downcast, and observing some girla smiling at him, said, “If they were in my position they would not smile much.” SYDNEY, The celebrated case against Brail for attempting to bribe the Premier was disposed of in the twinkling of an eye. Sir H. Paries did not appear, and the prisoner pleaded guilty. The Crown was disposed to mercy, and did not pass sentence, but the prisoner entered into recognisances to appear when called upon. Private advices by the Suez mail state that the Australian cricketers, before returning, will probably have an opportunity of playing a powerful English team, comprising W. G. Grace, G. Mcßae, Lucas, Penn, Lyttelton, Waugh, Steele, Cotteiill, Shaw, Morley, and Uilyett. The Premier hinted, at a banquet at Sheffield, that Parliament would probably be called together for a short session prior to dissolution, which ensues by effluxion of time on November 25th. A disgraceful scene happened at the Works office, A crowd of unemployed were clamoring for work, when Mr Langridge went out to expostulate. Mr Bent, ex Minister for Works, came forward and repeatedly called Mr jiLangridge a liar, declaring there were ample funds to supply men with, and disputing Mr Langriage's statement to the contrary, A statement from a correspondent of an evening paper is being published, directly charging the police witu having shot Sberritt. ADELAIDE. Intelligence has arrived from the northern territory that a conflict occurred between the Chinese and Europeans at Margaret Bush. Stones and other weapons were used. Only one trooper was present, and he was wounded by a stone. Special constables protect the camp, but Europeans are arriving, and the Chinese are retreating lo their camp. The Treasurer, replying to a question, stated that the only questions in Mr Boothby’e case was whether the allowance should under no circumstances be retained as Undersecretary to the Treasury, The greater part of the Australian news, per Arawata, was given in our issue of yesterday. The following are additional items ; Kelly was brought before Mr Foster, the Magistrate, at Beach worth on Friday, charged with the murders of Constables Lonergan and Scanlan at Stringy Bark Creek on October IBth. Messrs Smith, Ohoomley and Qnarrer represented the Crown, and Mr Gaunson defended the prisoner. Captain Standisb and. Superintendent Sadleir were present, also a large number of ladies. Kelly was still lame, and was carried to the dock and allowed to rest. The first witness. Constable Mclntyre, narrated the expedition which terminated with the murders. Mclntyre was alone when bailed up, and was waiting for the remainder of the party. The bushrangers conversed freely with him. Kelly said that he did not intend to shoot the others if they surrendered, but expressed a deadly enmity to Fitzpatrick, Flood, Steele, end Stranton. On Saturday the case was resumed, and the Court was crowded, many ladiez being present. Mrs Skillian, Tom Lloyd, and Dick Hart were also in Court. Mclntyre's examination and cross-examination haying been finished, Dr. Reynolds was examined regarding the cause of death of the murdered men. Several cl her witnesses were examined and Kelly was then formally committed for triaL A number of peoplojnow recognise Kelly,whom they saw frequently during tho last two years at racecourses and hotel bars. It is stated that Ned Kelly actually visited Melbourne last July, and slept in an hotel in Bourke street, and conversed about the Kellys. The “Argus” states that four months ago two men named Smythe and Morgan were bailed up by the outlaws near three mile creek, and taken to a hut, where an abundant supper was enjoyed. After compelling an oath of secresy Smith and Morgan were released. The latter was kept under surveillance for some time. It ia also stated that it wa* proposed that Morgan should join the gang, who, however, found he was unsuitable.

Goods are arriving rapidly in the Exhibition building as the time of opening approaches, and preparations by exhibitors are briskly proceeding. Sir George Verdon having resigned, Sir Samuel Wilson has been appointed

chairman oE the ceremonial committee. A* a precaution against goods being removed improperly from the exhibition, the building is declared a “ bonded warehouse.” The “ Argus ” speaking of the appointment of Sir H. Robinson to the Cape says that the whole of the colonies will regret the loss of a judicious adviser. A serious fire oconred at Warrnambool on the 6th, when Story’s Hotel wbs_ nearly consumed. The buildings were insured for £3OOO, whereof £6OO was in the Now Zealand Standard. . ... , The Commercial Bank at ite halt-yearly meeting, the first since the amalgamation witn the European, declared a dividend of 8 per Cont ’ SYDNEY, August 11. A master mariner, named Needham, committed suicide on "Wednesday. Ho leaves a wife and family in New Zealand. ADELAIDE, August 11. The wheat exported from January Ist to Jnlv 31st was five and a half million bushels. BRISBANE, August 11. An action has been commenced by the New Zealand Insurance Company against the South British. The plaintiffs claim £2700 insurance on property damaged by fireDefendants state that the damage was not -caused by fire. _____