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Kumara Times, Issue 2820, 5 October 1885, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[R.EUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. - DISASTROUS FIRE IN SYDNEY. BURNING OF TWO DRAPERS' LARGE SHOPS. RECONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES MINISTRY. (Received October 5, 0.30 a.m.) Melbourne, September 3. The Union Company's steamship Tarawera arrived here this morning from the Bluff. Sydney, October 4. A disastrous fire took place in this city last night. Two large drapers' shops, situated in the Hay market, were entirely destroyed, the damage being estimated at fully £IO,OOO. It is announced, however, that the loss is fully coveted by inanrnnce. (Received October 5, 12.20 p.m.) October 5. It is understood that Sir Alex. Stuart has forwarded his resignation to the Governor to-day, and that Mr Dibbs, the present Colonial Treasurer will be sent for to reconstruct the Ministry. The writs for the ne»v election will probably be issued on Wednesday next. Adelaide, October 5. The Messageries Maritime steamship Yarra arrived yesterday from Marseilles, via Mauritius. [Per s.s. Hauroto, at Wellington.] Sydney, September 23. The discussions in the Assembly have drifted into various channels, and there seems little prospect of any teal business during this session. Mr Butter, member for Bathurst, made a distinct charge of cowardice against Captain Mulholland during the Soudan campaign, saying that he ought to be flogged rather than receive it medal. He was asked to formulate his charges, and give (he name of his informant. This he declined to do, and Mulholland is allowed to remain under the imputation, although he demands an inquiry.

The discussions have become personal in character, and charges of corruption are freely made. Neill Matherson has challenged Beach to row for the championship and £2OO a-side.