AUSTRALIA.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2238, 4 June 1881, Page 3

AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE, June 3. ShippingArrived—Rotorua, from the Buff. SYDNEY, Juno 3. Arrived—Zealandia from Auckland. The Markets. Kerosene, diamond, per gallon Is BJd ; Devoe’a, Is lid. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, ss; New Zealand oats, 2s 3d; maize, per GOlbs, 2s sd. Tobacco, Raven’s twist, per lb. Is sd. LegalThe “ Bulletin” libel case came he for the Court of Appeal to-day. After hearing the arguments of counsel on both sides the Court made an order for a new trial, on the ground that certain evidence against the paper had been improperly admitted in the Supreme Court. The payment of costs in the suit is to he determined by the result of the new trial. ADELAIDE, June 3. The Markets. Town flour is quoted at £ll 10s, and country brands at £lO 10s. Wheat remains at 4s 9d. Freights to London for wool are as follows: —Greasy, 5s 8d; scoured, 3s 4d. NEW ZEALAND. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, June 3. A MonomaniacEdward McQarry, the holder of a stall in the city market, mysteriously disappeared on Wednesday evening, and has not since been heard of, although his wife and friends have made every enquiry. McQarry has lately been much troubled in mind respecting the influx of Chinamen, Fire. Mr J. E. Smith's house, which was burned down at Waitoa, was insured in the New Zealand Company for £SOO. Fatal AccidentMr William Mcllroy, a roed contractor, was killed by the fall of a tree on the road near Workworth. The Burnt-ont Township. Several Tauranga settlers are in Auckland getting timber supplies for rebuilding. The manager of the “Bay of Plenty Times”.has procured a fresh plant. Native ObstructionInformation has reached town that the Natives at Makauru, in the Kaipara district, have again obstructed the road making by Palmer’s party. These Natives are under the chief Here Kingi, who calls himself a Hauhau or Tareo, and says he is acting under orders from the King. WELLINGTON, June 3, West Coast RailwayApplications for shares in the West Coast Railway Company (North Island) already considerably exceed the £50,000 required, and all the returns from the brokers and agents are not yet to hand. A meeting of provisional directors has been called for Monday, to take steps for the registration of the company and the allotment of shares. The Maori Prisoners. The released Maori prisoners left for Taranaki this afternoon. The Contagious Diseases ActA deputation from the City Council waited on the Colonial Secretary to-day in reference to bringing into operation the Contagious Diseases Act. Mr Dick said that while the expense in connection with tho administration of the Act would have to be borne by the Council, he would defer issuing a proclamation until the Council expressed their willingness or otherwise to bear the expense. Appointment. Mr David Mitchell Luokie, Government Insurance Commissioner, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Stamps and Registrar of Joint Stock Companies at Wellington. County Delegates. The delegates of the County Councils met again to-day. The business transacted was of an unimportant nature, and after several notices of motion given, the Council adjourned until Friday next to enable the other representatives to be present. NELSON, June 3. The Election.

The nomination for the Nelson election took place to-day. Mr J. O. Richmond was proposed by Mr dock and seconded by Mr Graham; Mr Levestam was proposed by Mr Bond and seconded by Mr Harley, and on a show of hands being called Mr Richmond had 31 and Mr Levestam 24 votes. The latter demanded a poll, which will take place on Tuesday. RIVERTON, Juno 3, Political-

Mr Hirst, the member for Wallace, addressed the electors at Wrey’s Bush. He supported the policy of the Government, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. WE3TPORT, June 3.

Mr Fisher addressed his constituents last night. He detailed the work of last session, and blamed the Government for introducing a crowd of Bills without the intention of seeing them through. Ho said that the Government would do anything to retain office. Their chief characteristics were that they would initiate nothing, stick to nothing, and steal everything. If they thought Nihilism would go down with the people, they would adopt it. The Government paraded in false Liberal colors, but would never legislate liberally. They would never introduce a land or wool tax. He decried the property tax, and said that an income tax and land tax would bo far preferable, as they would catch those persons who now escaped taxation. Ho deprecated any interference with the Legislative Council, and paid a high compliment to that body. The present education expenditure was absurd, and the purely secular system was a failure. The Nelson system was the best yet devised. He would allow people to educate their own children, with Government supervision of schools. Ho would not support an elective Governor, federation, or the sale! of the railways to private companies. He wopld tax the English bondholders on the same principle as the English taxed the holders of consols. Mr Fisher stated his intention not to contest the next election. A vote of confidence was passed.