LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2891, 3 February 1886, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Er.EOTiuc Telegraph.—Copyright. WRECK OF GERMAN" BARQUE MIRE FLORE. (Received February 2, 10.30 p.m.) Perth, February 2. The German barque Mire Flore, 500 tons, from London to Freeman tie, struck on a reef to the northward of Rotternest Island, and became a total wreck. Melbourne, February 1. Sailed, this afternoon, the Te Anau, ' for the Bluff. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL. [Reuter's Special Correspondent.] (Received Fcbruaiy 2, 2.30 p.m.) Hobart, February 2. The Standing Orders, which are to be brought under the consideration of the Council tomorrow, provide for the appointment of a Standing Committee empowered to transact business during the recess of the Council ; and further provides that bills intended for the consideration of the Federal C mncil must b« forward.-..} to the Standing Committee one month before the meeting of the Council.

(Received February 3, 1.30 a.m.) Later. At the Federal Council to day, MiGriffiths' bill fixing status of Foreign Companies was under discussion, and, after a long debtee, the consideration of the subject was adjourned. On the motion of Mr Lee Strere, a resolution was passed iecomm<>ndinor united action on the pat tof the co'ouies with the Imperial Government in the fortification of Albanv and Torres Straits. The question of the erection of a lighthouse on Cape Leu win was not pressed, and was eventual/? withdrawn. [Per s.s. Waihora at the Bluff.] Melbourne, January 20. On Saturday, the 9th ingr., the Governor received instructions to inform Bishop Moot-house that the Marquis of Salisbury offered him the vacant diocese of Manchester. The Bishop has since accepted the appointment. All the Melbourne papers express the opinion that it is a loss to the colony and a gain to Manchester. A shocking murder and suicide has been committed at Forbes, a short distance from Mansfield. A farmer, named Harry Brooks, deliberately cut his wife's throat and then his own. It is supposed he was suffering from despondency induced by financial embarrassment. MrWardill goes home to manage the cricket team. ° Sydney, January 20. It is stated that no want of con. fidence motion in the Government will be proposed when the House meets, but that the Opposition will await the budget proposals. The Governor and Lady Carrington are making themselves very popular and personally visiting every place of interest.

The wharf labourers' strike was not much felt here. Some of the steamers were delayed, and others were despatched with scratch crews.

Captain Strachan and party have hi rived from New. Guinea. They obtained a number of valuable timber and other specimens. The trip appears to have been successful, and most amicable relations with the natives were cultivated by the party. The proclamation quarantining all vessels from Queensland has been rescinded. The Maiine Board has reserved its decision in the recent collision between the steamers Yun Yean and Civility, when the latter sank off Bradley's. The Commercial Bank has paid a dividend of 25 per cent, per annum, the City Bank 12J, and the Mercantile Bank 9. Rain has fallen in some parts of the country, but none in Sydney. Brisbane, January 20. The Savings' Bank returns show an increase of £120,000 on the year