To-day’s News.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 737, 11 May 1894, Page 3

To-day’s News.

SYDNEY, May 10 Very promising discovery of silver ore made in Australian Consols mine at Broken Hill. Indications similar to those preceding the sensational find in 1891. During past two days 17 decrees nisi under new divorce laws have been granted on ground of desertion. Rich gold reef struck in centre of township of Wyalong. Supposed to be continuation of original reef discovered there. In Legislative Assembly, Colonial Treasurer said he will introduce Bill next week to compel companies working mines in colony to be registered in the colony. Labour Electoral League drawn up modified pledge which candidates will be required to take. Parliamentary Party has had it under consideration, and deferred decision upon it. About 120 boot factory hands have earthquake shocks experienced at Mount Hope and Enabalong. At the latter place tremors lasted 10 seconds. MELBOURNE, May 10 Imports in April have decreased by £ll3 000, and exports by £llO,OOO. BRISBANE, May 10 Ministers hopeful that income and expenditure of Colony will balance this •year. Should there be deficit, it will not be more than £20,000. HOBART, May 10 Programme of new Ministry issued. Ministers intend to reduce the annual expenditure to £BOO,OOO, amalgamate Post and Telegraph services, and probably reduce votes for defence, technical education, and University. No Bills will be proposed, and session will be wholly devoted to financial matters.