AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 73, 16 September 1911, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

MT. LYELL RETURNS. By Cable—Press Association—CopyrightMelbourne, September 15. Mount Lyell returns from August 10 to September 0, inclusive, show that 4670 tons of ore were treated, also 66 tons purchased. The ore converters produced 580 tons blister copper containing: Copper 574 tons, silver 32,209 ounces, gold 87 li ounces. QUEENSLAND GRASS FIRES. Brisbane, September 15. Bush fires destroyed 400,000 acres Ol grass in the Winton district, and numbers of 3heep perished. WIRELESS TO THE POLE. Melbourne, September 15. Dr. Mawson has arranged with the Postmaster-General for the reception and delivery of wireless messages from the Antarctic. AN EARTHQUAKE RECORD. Sydney, September 15. The observatory records show a pronounced earth tremor in Sydney on the night of the 12th, the waves lasting over half an hour. MURDER AND SUICIDE. Sydney, September 15. The verdict in the inquest into the Botany tragedy was that Larkin killed Donnclan while of unsound mind, and then committed suicide. WHEAT HANDLERS' STRIKE. Sydney, September 15. Owing to the wheat handlers' trouble, meat shipments are being diverted to Melbourne, MERINO SALES. Sydney, September 15. At the merino stud sales Mr. Mowat, of New Zealand, paid 57 guineas for a Mount Crawford ram. THE MEND CASE. Sydney, September 15. The Federal Government has already spent nearly £IO,OOO in law costs in the coil vend case. BIG PRICED HORSES. Melbourne, September 15. At the show »ales a large number ol draughts, including several New Zealand stallions and mares, sold at prices ranging up to 300 guineas.