AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 181, 2 August 1877, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Pees Zealaiima.) Melbourne. It was stated in the General Assembly . that the loss incurred in working the national railways was over a million sterling in fire years. , A fire occurred on the premises of Indicoot, furniture dealer. Insured for £400 in the New Zealand office. The extensive carrying firm of William M'Cullock and Co. has been dissolved and remodelled. The retiring partners receive £100,000 each. Commercial.— Breadstuffs firm ; 250 tons flour sold for shipment at £15 16s ; wheat, 7s 4d. A San Francisco telegram of July 17 says wheat has advanced Is since the mail lef t, and the next steamer for the colonies has only 100 tons of flour. A telegram from Hong Kong, dated July 21, states that the steamer Bowen sails on fche 10th August; common teas are cheap... American telegrams point to a further advance in kerosene owing to a combination among the manufacturers. Brisbane. The Royal assent has been given to the Public Worship Bill. , Newcastle. The associated miners are considering the question of the reduction of wages, which is alleged to be imperative through the lower price of coal adopted by sis collieries. The seamen of the steamer Lord Ashley refused to go to sea, alleging that the vessel was overloaded. The Marine Board, after examination, supported the crew's objection, and the steamer had to discharge thirty tons of coal.