LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2723, 13 June 1885, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright, THE NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENT. HEALTH OP THE TROOPS. DEFEAT AND RESIGNATION OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTRY. THE MARKETS. THE SIMPSON’S ROAD NATIONAL BANK ROBBERY. THE WRECKED STEAMSHIP CAHORS. BREAK-UP OF THE DROUGHT IN NEW SOUTH WALES. (Received June 12, 10.15 p.m.) Albany, June 12. The Transport Arab, with the New South Wales Contingent aboard, arrived here to-day. During the voyage one death occurred. The troops are in excellent health and spirits. The steamship Arab is expected to reach Sydney on Sunday, June 21st. (Received June 12, 3 p.m.) Adelaide, June 12. The debate on the motion of want of confidence, introduced by Mr J. W. Downer, terminated in the House of Assembly at an early hour this morning, when, upon a division being taken, it was found that the vote was carried by a majority of four. It is expected Government will resign in consequence, (Received June 12, 10.15 p.m.) Later. In consequence of the passing of the no-confidence motion in the Assembly, Ministers have resigned. The Hon. J. W. Downer, mover of the vote, has been charged with the formation of a new Ministry. Wheat is quiet, at 3s 8d per bushel, j Adelaide town flour’ is steady, at £8 I

ss; country brands are a little firmer, at £7 5s to £7 10s per ton. (Received June 12, 3 p.m.) Melbourne, Jane 12. The police are still actively engaged in searching for the proceeds of the Simpson’s road bank robbery; and a bottle was unearthed by them in Studley Park yesterday containing about £2OO in notes. (Received June 12, 10.15 p.m.) Sydney, June 12. The Australasian Steam Navigation Company’s steamship Cahors, which was wrecked yesterday, was uninsured. The loss is estimated at £42,000. Heavy rains have fallen throughout the colony, and the drought is practically ended. (Received June 13, 1.15 a.m.) The Union Company’s steamship Tekapo arrived here last night, A telegram has been received from Albany to the effect that Surgeon Willows, [? Surgeon-Major Williams] of the Contingent, died and was buried at sea. The telegram further states that nineteen men are invalids. The formal reception of the troops will take place on Monday week, the 22nd inst.