AUSTRALIAN.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 260, 1 October 1875, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

-■> .. ... . Stdkjbt, September2s. A fire ocenrred at the Caatleraaine brewety when the malt house w=s destroyed, but the esteruoha of the brigade prevented it spreading to tbe brewery. „ Melbocbne, September 25, Lieutenant IteVies, top sco r er in the small bore competition, and winner of the Association gold cop, died sad enly. There is no speculation oa the Spring meeting. Tba Dackew of horses are heavy losers, and complaints ore made lh*t the mooe/ was not fairly lost. Matilda Allen, a servant, having incurred the disp easure of her mistress, threw hers. lf from a window, and was killed. >. ' Step< are being taken to *ecoverthe cargo of the Cambridgeahie. The debate oti the want of confidence moiion continues, an 1 the division is n-:t. expected till iiest we<k. Mr Higgtnbotham, in a strong speech, favorei the Mini* try. A cptopetttion be 6«een the Sydney and Victoria Bowing Clubs on the Yarra, is decided oh- i [- ' The Lcnora has arrived from BStavia with a cargo of apices. The Exhibition Committee did not consider the Australasian Shale and Oil Company safiiciently original for an award. - In Committee of Wa^a an 1 /Means, Mr Stewart moved, an amendment fcliat the financial proposatevof the Government were msaUsfactorv. Mr^ Berry protected against it while Mr M'Culloch's want of confidence motion was be'ore the House. The Opposition is much disorganised. The amen ment was negatived by 29 to 6 The debate on Mr M Cnllo.h's motion is proceed^?. Brisbane, September 25. * A human bo ly. has been washed ashore 9t Mackay, also wre kage. Thu German frigate Gazelle has arrived, and proceeds to Auckland. Ad laidb, September 25. : Wheat, 4s lOd to 4s lid.