AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 274, 27 July 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Melbourne. July 23.

In the Hoii9e of Representatives the Ministry maintained that the -notification of a vote of want of confidence? was out- of order before the Governor's Speech. The Speaker ruled to the contrary, and the Ministry quitted the House. The motion was ultimately carried.

July 24.

The w Age " to-day withdraw* its previous statement, in consequence of which a libel action had been instituted, to the effect that Me»sT3 Swallow and Ariel had influenced their workmen at the elections, and apologises to that firm foi having made the statement.

July 25,

Springwater won the 1 "Waterloo Cup. A terrible tragedy took place at the Opera House on Saturday. A young Irishman named Grrear shot his wife and a Frenchman named Soudrey, and afterwards shot himself. It is supposed to have been caused through jealousy of Soudrey. They are all dangerously wounded G-rear mortally.

Sydney, July 23,

A fire broke- out in the Victoria Theatre in Pitt street, shortly after the performance closed hut that all efforts to extinguish it failed, and the building was completely destroyed. No lives were lost, and the building adjoining the Theatre was uninsured, and the loss is estimated at L 12,000.

Brandy in bulk, 10a Gd ; kerosene, Devoe'" Is.2d V* 1 gallon ; maize, per 601bs, Is lOd to 2s 3d

July 25

An extensive fire broke out in George street at midniyht Gordon and Gotch's, and other premises were totally destroyed The loss is estimated at LIO,OOO The insurances on the buildings are heavy.

Adelaide, Tuly 23.

Adelaide wheat, 4s 2d per bushel; market steady : Adelaide flonr, L 9 15s market inactive. Freights to United Kingdom, 37s 6d steamers, 45s