AUSTRALIAN.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 131, 2 June 1875, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Per Heko. Sydnky, May 26. Sir A. Gordon, Governor of Fiji, arrived at Sydney on May 26. He is now a guest at Government Hoiise. The returns us to p'euro pneumonia ph^w that Ihe pievious pxperionce of stock owners confirms \\w beneficial effects of inno^u'ation. C»p'aiu Field, of the barque Henry Buck, rrc ntly arrive.!, jumped ovtrbonH from the Hty of Newcnstle while on his way to Sydi ey, and was drowned. Melbourne, May 26. The Austrnlinn and European Bank has reducerl its expenses by £50 per annum, with a view to en'arge the dividend. Tho Commi-sioners Imvo resolved not to open the Exhibition until September 2. At t> c General C inference of the Weßleyon Church it was resolved to open 'he doors to adherents, a'imisgon to he by ticket. P rli-ment was opened to-:'ny. The Governor's -pc eh stiitex that tue elucation svßiem isborominiL'flrm'y established, aud is cheri hei ry the pconle. Upwards of one hundnd butltlings are still lequired to extend tho s' st m to plao s where no bcliools exist, and 600 \ uildings are wanted to replace those now under hase It is the intention of the Government to submit propofa'a to ertct the necessary buildings. The advantages that will accrue to this and other colonies by the establishment of free int-rchange of growths, prrduct*, and manufactures of the various colonies had occupied the attention of Government, and nr gotiatious are in progress which it is hoped will result sat sfactorily, ar.d ultimately had to a common understating among the Australian Colonies. The addrees in rpply wai agreed to without disiiuf sion. Wheat, ss; Henne^sy's brandy, 8a 3d. At rived — Tararua. Brishake. May 26. The Assembly has ngeed to pay members £200 per annum. Adelaide, May 26, Lurline won the Adelaide Cup easily. Wheat, 4s Id to 4s 2d. Hobaston. May 2f» Tho Executive have determine d to allow the law to tako its course in the caae of John Smith, sentence 1 tovj.< ath for rape. Cape papers slate tint the miners nt iho diamond _ fields are onSbad terms with t c authorities, and have e3tablishe i a teinimi'itary force of cavalry and infantiy, arms b?ing bcught in evtry direction. A procla- j mation issued by the luu:enant-Go\e.nor W£s met by a counter proolarration £•«<" the diggers' association, comp'ainingyn the incapacity c.f ihe local gorernmonr, bat disavow iug any treasonable intention. /