TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2074, 19 July 1890, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. MEiißOUßire, July 16.

A contractor's truck containing 10 men collided with another truck left standing on the Penhurst line, and one man named Ross ell was killed and » namber of others iojured, Mr Service was interviewed this morning by the unemployed. He promised to advocate the opening of relief works, The police have been instructed to disperse any processions in the streets.

July 17.

Upon the declaration of the (Jovernment to a representative of the Legislative Council that they did not intend to etart relief works for the unemployed, the Councillors subscribed £4OO, which was handed to the Salvation Army unemployed fund. Sydney, July 16. Arrived—Tekapo from Wellington ; Jubilee from Wellington.

July 17,

The barque Zodiac was 36 days oat from Kaipara when the crew abandoned her. It is presumed she became waterlogged, The hull is insured for £4OO, and the Sooth British Company have * line of £6OO on the cargo of timber. Sailed—Monaponri,

Eight million acres of leasehold areas, formerly devoted to pastoral purposes, which have fallen in, have been offered for selection. The rush of applicantwas so great as to necessitate balloting in almost every case. Brisbane, July 16.

In the Assembly Sir Thomas Mcllwraith said he did not want to see New Zealand join the federal movement. The resolutions re federation were unanimously carried. Adelaide, July 17.

The Legislative Council have rejected a motion in favor of bonuses being paid for the growth, manufacture, and export of agricultural and dairy produce, and fruit, wines, and other prodacts. The discovery of gold at Urnberembeka has caused a considerable rush. The diggers are deciding priority in pegging out claims by drawiDg lots.

A recent religious meeting in England was announced for ladies only and clergymen j with " No men admitted;"