LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2738, 1 July 1885, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright,

STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. MORE MELBOURNE CUP WEIGHTS. (Received June 20, 3.30 p.m.) Albany, June 30. The P. and O. Steam Navigation Company's Royal Mail steamship Carthage arrived here last night, with London mails to May 29. (Received June 30, 10.40 p.m.) Melbourne, June 30. The following weights were allotted last night for the Melbourne Cup in addition to those previously telegraphed: Kingsdale and Monte Christo, 7st. 7H>. ; July and Stoma way, 7st. sfi>. The Union Company's steamship Waihora sailed this afternoon for the Bluff. [Per Tekapo, at Sydney.] Sydney, June 20. An action has been commenced against the Government to recover damages for the Cootamundra accident. The Government deny all liabilities, and this will form a test case. The plaintiffs' witnesses assert that the culverts were altogether inadequate, even for an ordinary rainfall. New Zealand potatoes are now selling in Sydney for less than they cost to be delivered here. The market is glutted. Brisbane, June 20. A bushranger named Riley has been shot by the police, causing his death. Testimonials have been presented by the passengers of the Cahors to Captain South, master of the steamer Burmah, and also to the second officer of that vessel. One passenger lost .£IOOO worth of property, and another £I4OO through the wreck.