AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Hawke's Bay Weekly Times, Volume 2, Issue 79, 13 July 1868, Page 170

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

(WelUrigton Independent, July,4): ; s - : Dunedin, July 1. The* Gothenburg arrived at tbe Bluff at 4T5 p.m. and sailed for Dunedin at 5 p.m. She brings Melbourne dates to June 25. The weights' for the Melbourne Cup have been disclosed. Tbe top weight is lOst 41b—for. Sydney Tim Whiffler and Barb. • The news from Queensland is very encouraging ; new and rich reefs are discovered daily. 1 The Art Union distribution of the Varroville stud has been stopped by the Government of New South Wales. A severe shock of earthquake was recently felt at Maitland, N.S.W. The Albion, s.s., arrived at the Fijis on the : 22nd. The agents of the Melbourne Company have concluded arrangements with Thakombau. Ex-Judge Boothby died at Adelaide on May 22nd. His funeral was largely attended. A man named James Wilson, a hawker, attempted, to murder Mr Kinsella, inspector of the Eastern Mel bourne market, by discharging a pistol within a yard of his head. Mr Kinsella escaped with a severe face wound, and the ruffian was promptly secured. The jury have returned a verdict of “Not Guilty” in the case of Shires, charged with the murder of Mr Drummond by snake experimenting. The R.M. s.s. Geelong sailed for Galle on Sunday, June 21, with the mails. The Tararua arrived in ample time.

Mr M‘Culloch’s motion—to include the Darling grant in the Appropriation Act—was the only subject debated. Mr Fellows’ amendment—to include the - grant in a separate Bill—was feebly supported. Mr M'Culloeh’s motion was carried by a large majority. Mr Francis suggested that the Darling should be included in the Supply Bill. Messrs M*Gregor and Duffy supported this proposition, which was rejected by tbe Ministry; ’ The Opposition intend to take steps to ask the Governor to recommend the grant. The breadstuffs market is steady; £2O to|£2l has been the ruling price for flour during the past week. Five thousand bushelsof New Zealand wheal have been sold at auction at 9s; Yic torian wheat is quoted at 9s 3d to 9s 6d, at which prices there are no buyers. At auction New Zealand oats realised 3s 104 to 3s 10|d.. Tasmanian oats brought 4s Id. Maize is scarce at 3s Bd. Sugars are ad vane ing. The damaged cargo of the Heather Bell sold •at 30s advance on late sales.

Dunedin, July 3. . The Tararua arrived yesterday at the Bluff from Melbourne," bringing later advices to Jane 27.

The Governor, in a message to the Assembly on the 26th ult., refused to recommend that the grant to Lady Darling should be included io the Appropriation Bill.

This proceeding .created intense ex citement amongst the members of Opposition. Mr M'Culloch moved an adjournment of the House til! the following day Mr Langton was not allowed to speak on, the message, and strangers were compelled to withdraw. The Assembly is to meet to-day (27th) at 12 o’clock. Mr Fawkner’s motion that the Legislative Council be adjourned from day to day has been negatived. Mr G. P. Smith’s motion that the Attorney-General be instructed to defend actions against the Government, was carried by 23 to 9. The Freemason’s ball and supper in Melbourne on= St. Andrew’s Day was largely attended. The Gympie Greek quartz reefs are turning out quantities of rich stone. An agitation has been set oii foot in Melbourne, to - reduce the Telegraph charges. ; , .... Flqajrin small parcels is quoted at £2O ss. All . breadstuffs dull. ~; Y i.c; torian:. wheat, 8s 3d ; sugar --brown crystals, £32; v yellow' crystals,. 34: Raisins Eerosine-^—hblders 1 rtfaa® Is offered. Ne.w Zealand oats . have been- sold at 3s lid. . : v: