AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 715, 14 January 1879, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[FROM THE ARGUS.] Adelaide, December 31. A man named Gadagher was conv milted for trial for setting fire to a house. The evidence showed he made improper proposals to a woman while her hnsbana was away, and, being refused, set fire to the house out of revenge. A disturbance occurred at a Catholic picnic at Wallaroo, owiug to the Irish harp being carried in front of the Union Jack. The Mayor of rtadina, thinking the act illegal, remonstrated, and the police subsequently interferred and were roughly used. The mau Basford, who lost the use of his speech some time sinee, is again dumb, it is supposed from drink or excitement. At the Theatre Royal to-night a handsome emu egg eigai-'stand, solidly silver-mounted, was presented by Dr. Pee], on behalf of Mr. Allison, to Mr John Conway, to mark his success in managing for the Australian Eleven. The original intention was to present souvenirs to each member, but it was the express wish of the eleven that it should be concentrated into one testimonial to Mr Conway. There was a large and enthusiastic audience. Mr Conway was heartily cheered during the manly speech he made. A large meeting at Moonta mines yesterday passed strong anti-Chinese resolutions, and initiated a subscription for the Sydney seamen. About 45,600 immigrants have been introduced this year.. The R.M.S. Tanjore which brings the Suez mail, mode a longer passage than usual. She experienced adverse winds nearly all the way, and four days after leaving Galle encountered a severe gale, the seas at times breaking over the masthead. She shipped a large quantity of water. Newcastle, December 31. Henry Augustus Scott, a half-caste, shot a man in a drunken quarrel at the Shipwright's Arms. The crew of the La Perouoe, seven in number, were picked up in an open boat. They were barely able to save their clothes when the vessel foundered. [SPECIAL TO THE WELLINGTON POST.] Melbourne, January 1. An absurb statement has found currency in reference to Emmett and Divert, the two Yorkshire professional cricketers, who were playing in Lord Harris's English team. It is broadly asserted that they sold the recent match with the Australians, which was won by the latter with ten wickets to spare, and that having arranged with the bookmakers that the English team should lose the match, they took care by their play to bring about this pre* HiTiuijred result. This allegation is absolutely" untrue, as the match was played and won on its merits, This is freely admitted by both sides.