LATEST AUSTRALIAN HEWS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1334, 7 November 1872, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN HEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE CLAUD HAMILTON. [NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION,] Hokitika, Nov. 6, 2.45 p.m. ; The s.s. Claud Hamiltou arrived this morning, and at tide-time was tendered by the p.s Lioness. The following are the principal items of news brought by her: — Melbourne, Oct. 31. The Education Bill has passed the Assembly, i The second reading is postponed for a fortnight by the Council. Mr Watt, shot by bushrangers, near | Beechworth, has died of his wounds. The Princes of Saxe Coburg, at present in Melbourne, proceed to the country for the purpose of kangarqoing. Henry Pyke, well-known in sporting circles as a gentleman rider, committed suicide. The National Agricultural Show was a great success. A telegraphic message has been re- j ceived from London in three hours and ten minutes, Mr Scott, manager of the branch of the National Bank, has been arrested for embezzlement. Reeves, a prisoner in . the gaol, attempted suicide ; the wound i 3 not dangerous. The Theatre Royal is rapidly approaching completion. The Cup race is exciting attention. Dagworth is still firm and first favorite. Little else is backed. Large sales of sugar, and prices firm since receipt of Mauritius news. New Zealand wheat, 7s 6d ; oats very firm— feeding, 3s 4d. Tookey's paid up Bhares wanted at L 4 183 ; new buyers, 703, held for 755. Sydney, Oct. 31. The Anglican Synod closed its sittings and appointed an Appellate Tribunal. The Governor presides at a banquet on the 7th to celebrate the opening of the telegraph to England. The American war steamer Narragauset sailed on Tuesday. • Two thousand pound 3 are expended on the Australian annexe. The Bank of New South Wales dividend is 12£. The Nukulan massacre case is further adjourned. Newcastle,' Oct. 31. Arrived— Fawn, from Lytteßon ; Sylphide, from Auckland. Sailed, on the 23rd— Drover, for Nelson; Australias, for Lyttelton. 26th— Clara Hargreaves, for Wellington. - Adelaide, Oct. 31. • Mr Todd arrived from the North, and reports the line in splendid condition, and everything working satisfactory. A demonstration is postponed till the arrival of the Omeo with the construction party. Last quarter's revenue was L 193,000, and the expenditure L 212,000. A Bill has. been introduced for granting bonuses for native manufactures. It is reported that the Rev. Morley Punshon will visit the Colonies. The miners at Port Darwin are quiet. Many accepted the employment offered by the Government. ' " It is expected the Parliament will adjourn at the end of November. The Pope has sent his benediction to the clergy by telegraph. Wheat, 6s 6d.