AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.
Sydney, May 3. A fire broke out yesterday in Yorkstreet, on the premises of Stevenson's, tbe tinsmiths, and Green's, the basket, makers. Green's stock, which was uninsured, was saved; but Stevenson's stock in-trade, which was insured, was nearly all consumed. The buildings are greatly damaged, but the loss is co vered by insurance. A gentleman named Craigie, a Victorian mining speculator, has been killed at Armidale by foul air, while descending a well on his brother's pre mises. The latter is proprietor of the Armidale Express. A case to determine the legality of the will of the late Dr. Mitchell commenced this day. He constituted Dr. Wolfkehl sole executor, aud his relatives allege that undue influence was used by the latter gentleman Great interest is taken in this case, the property is very large, ami the de ceased was well known and universally respected. There are upwards of fifty witnesses to be examined. Mr Thomas Garrett, Chairman of Committees, met with an accident last night by falling down and dislocating his ancle and breaking one of the bones of his leg. The Customs Union Conference of delegates from Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, commenced to-day in the Hall of Commerce, Exchange Buildings. All the preliminary business was settled, and it was arranged that the Melbourne delegates should introduce their Cus toms Union scheme to the meeting tomorrow, when it will probably be fully considered and discussed. Notices ol other questions interesting to the commercial community have also been given, and the attention of the confer ence will probably be invited to other subjects of interest to the colonies generally. It is expected that the sit tings will last for several days. The wool sales to-day were thinly attended, and prices n.led a little lower. The Agricultural Exhibition, which opens to-morrow, is attracting a large number of visitors from the country districts. An attempt is being made to orga nise a secoud mutual provident society. Fearnley, a cabman, has been committed for trial for killing a boy by driving over him. Mr Moss, outfitter, of George-st., suddenly dropped down dead to-day. Adelaide, May 3. A thunderstorm, accompanied by a heavy fall of rain, occurred last night. The weather cleared up towards morning, and to-day it is fine. The corn market is without much change. For the present the lowest point seems to have been reached, and the tone of the market is firmer. Wheat is firm at 5s Id ; sales reported at ss, f.o.b. At a meeting of the Smithfield farmers' Club, a resolution was passed to the effect that it would be inexpedient to give statistical returns as regards the yield of wheat. Hob art Town, May 3. The success of the cable has been the cause of much congratulation here. The markets are dull. Flour is quoted at .£l2 ; wheat, ss, firm ; potatoes, .£4, bags included. There are but few this season for export.
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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 13, Issue 684, 24 May 1869, Page 4
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489AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 13, Issue 684, 24 May 1869, Page 4
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