LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2930, 20 March 1886, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] 13y Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. —. ♦•-•- THE FERNDALE COLLIERY DISASTER, MANAGER AND ACCOUNTANT OF COMMERCIAL BANK OP SOUTH AUSTRALIA. BURNING OF THE AMERICAN SHIP PAUL JONES. (Received March 19, 10.30 p.m.) Sydney, March 19. Later advices from Newcastle state that the Ferndale Colliery Company's mine is utterly ruined. It is estimated ' that the loss in consequence of the flooding of the pit will amount to fully £30,000. Up to the present time, 5 pjui., the missing man has not been recovered. (Received March 19, 2.45 p.m.) Adelaide, March 19. Crooks and Wilson, manager and accountant of the Commercial Bank of South Australia, have surrendered to the warrant for their arrest on the charge of appropriating £7BOO ue.ion«ing to the hank. (Received March 19, 10.30 p.m.) Later. Crooks and Wilson, manager and accountant of the Commercial B-tnk of South Australia, were charged hcfore lh" MagisM.'i'e >,,.,] T Jith appropriating money* |.,.h...f r ; M q to the Ba.uk to the extent of £7SOO. After

hearing evidence for the prosecution the accused were committed for trial, bail not being asked for. (Received March 20, 1.30 p.m.) Melbourne, Ma< c h 20. The American ship Paul Jones, 1200 tons, which left this port, on the 17ih March, bound to Calcutta in hallast caught fire in the Straits soon after leaving, and in spile of all efforts to extinguish the flames, w.-is gutted to the water's edge, and had to he abandoned. The crew, who took to the boats, were picked up by a passing vessel, and brought to Melbonrne. [Per s.s. Te Anau, at the Bluff] Melbourne, March 9. The general elections, which took place on Friday last, show that the country is desirous of giving the new Coalition Government a fair trial. Notwithstanding the absence of great political questions, considerable interest was manifested as to the result of the elections, large crowds gathering outside of the newspaper offices to learn the results of the polls, which were posted up as they came in. Ministers, with the single exception of Mr Jamesj Minister of Mines, were re-elected! Mr Mirams was rejected for Colling'wood, where he was considered to have large influence. Mr Richardson was also thrown out for Ores wick. It is understood that Mr James will petition against the return of Mr Murphy on the ground that several persons voted twice for that gentleman. The final returns show fifty-four Ministerial supporters, eighteen Opposition, and fourteen Independents. A Cabinet meeting was held on Monday, all the Ministers, including Mr James, bein<* present. The subject of calling Parlia* ment together was discussed, when it was discovered that arrangements could not be completed till Tuesday. Accordingly that day was fixed, and members of the Legislative Assembly will he sworn in on that day. A meeting was held in the Town Hall last night to bid farewell to Bishop Moorhouse prior to his departure for England.. It was one of the largest and most representative gatherings that have ever been assembled m the Hall. The Governor occupied the chair, Lidy Loch also being on the platform. The proceedings throughout were of the most enthusiastic character. His Excellency spoke of the great benefits which the colony had derived from the eminent services rendered by the Bishop, and alluded to the work which he would be able to carry out in his new sphere. At the conclusion of the Governor's speech, the Mayor of Melbourne presented Dr. Moorhouse with a valedictory address from the citizens of Melbourne. He ;ilso announced that the Committee had been prepared to present the Bishop that evening with a gift of £I2OO, but the earnest solicitations of residents of all parts of the colony had led them to decide not to close the subscription list till a future date.—On rising to respond, Bishop Moorhouse was greeted with loud cheering. His earnestness showed how much he appreciated the reception given to him. He explained his reasons for leaving Melbourne, namely, that in early life he formulated a rule never to seek preferment, but if ever work were offered him of more importance than that in which he was engaged, he would accept it. In conclusion, he bade his hearers an affectionate farewell.