AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 283, 19 August 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Per s.s Arawata at the Bluff)

Bluff, Aug. 15

VICTORIA

At the preliminary investigation of the charge of murder against Kelly, Messrs Smith, Ohoomley, and Guarver represented the. Crown. Captain Standish and Superintendent Sa liev were present, and a large number of ladies. Kelly was still lame, and was carried to the dock and allowed a seat. Mr Foster, the magistrate, refused Mr Gaunson'sapj. lication for a remand. The first witness was Constable M'lntyre. On Saturday -when the case was resumed the Court was crowded, and many ladies were present. Mrs Skillion, Tom Lloyd, and Diok Hart were also m Court. M'lntyre's examination and crossexamination were finished. Dr Reynolds was examined regarding the cause of death of the murdered men: On Monday and Tuesday Stephens, a groom ; Gloster a hawker, his assistant, and several others, all of whom were stuck up at Youngbusband's, were examined and gave conclusive evidence that Kelly frequently admitted shooting constables with his own hand. Kelly w.is formally committed' on the charge of shooting Lonergan. Numbers of people now recognise Kelly, whom they saw frequently during the last two years on racecourses and at hotel bars. It is stat#;— that Ned actually visited Melbourne last July and slept at a hotel in Bourke street, and conversed sbout the Kellys The Argus states that four months ago two men, Smyth and Morgan, were bailed up by the outlaws near Three-mile Creek, and taken to a hut where an abundant supper was enjoyed. After being comdellep to swear the oath of secrecy, Smith and Morgan were released. The latter was kept under serveillence som? time. It is Btated that it was proposed that Morgan should join the gang, who found he was unsuitable. The Argus, speaking of the appointment of Sir Hercules Robinson to the Governorship of the Cape, says the whole of the Colonies will regret the loss of a pdicion.

adviser. , ■ , , The Governor ha? issued a warrant dated 6th, extraditing Michael Cavern, of New Zea. 1 rut, for embezzlement ,-„ a n. T le Cricketing Associations of New South Wales and Victoria sent a telegram to the cricketers in England. Both Associations congratulate them and express sympathy at the unfriendly treatment theynave received. They were very desirous to challenge an Alt England Eleven. A number of friends also sent telegramsThe first of the wool clip was shipped by the Garonne yesterday. TASMANIA. The Acting-governor opened Parliament on Tuesday. °The Speech refers to the appointment of the new Governor, and states that measures will be adapted to develop the mineral resources. New taxation will be necessary to meet current expenditure and gradually extinguish former deficiency. Bills dealing with adulteration, gambling, ana vaccination are promised.