AUSTRALIAN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7064, 9 February 1893, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

(Pan Blbotbio Telegraph—Copyright ) [Per Press Association,] (Received 12.15 p.m., Fob. 9th.) THE GILBERT GROUP. Sydney, Feb. 9. The officers of au American vessel just arrived from the Gilbert Islands declare that when they left the group a month ago the influence of King Tuberima was wauing and the foreign and native residents were enthusiastic over the British administration. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS. The Opposition have resolved to exert all its influences to obtain a dissolution of Parliament. REFUGEE JEWS. Adelaide, Feb. 9. The Premier is communicating with the other Governments urging that steps should be taken to prevent the influx of refugee Jews. THE HIMALAYA. Albany, Feb. 9. Arrived Himalaya from New Plymouth. Passengers for New Zealand— Misses Johns, Pike and Waunchope, Messrs Belbew, Hill, Brigg, Baring, Sykes, Orowtber, and Peille, Mrs Ross, Mr and Mrs Thomas, YELLOW FEVER. Newcastle, Feb. 9. Santos, Brazil, reports yellow .gtoamers I

A Correction. It appears that the body of Jacobson has not yet been found, but on the strength or the possession of the missing man’s property Aldridge will be charged with the major offence. The police have been on his track for* many months watching for a clue, but this is the first time he has given them a chance. A Racing Case. Mr McKinnon’s claim against the Racing Club for the value of the Telegraph Stakes on the grounds that Rebellion’s entry had been improperly admitted, was argued before Mr Justice Richmond and judgment reserved. A Pretty Present NELSON, Feb 8 Six white swans, a gift from the London Vintners Company to the Acclimatisation Society, were received to-day, will be banded over to the Nelson Corporation. Embezzlement. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 9. At the Police Court this morning GeorgeS. Hickman, late clerk to the Avon Road Board, was charged with embezzling three sums of £5 10s, £2 7e, and £2, the property ol the Board. The case is likely to be a lengthy one.