AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2376, 30 June 1892, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, June 27. Mr J. Mills, manager of the Union Steam Ship Company, have arranged for a cessation of hostilities between his company and Hnddart Parker and Company on the Tasmanian lines. The old rates for freight and passengers will be restored on July first. Mr Mills, after a brief stay here, leaves on Thursday for Wellington to attend to his Parliamentary duties. Infanticide is increasing to ail alarming extent. In the city last week four cases were brought under the notice of the police. June 28. There is great disi ress among a section of the Newcastle miners, and many families are reported to be on the verge pf starvation. Mecsoujine, June 2f. In the intercolonial football match between Victoria and South Australia, the former won by two goals. Ano her passenger by the Oroya is suffering from smallpox. Adelaide. June 28. It is reported that among the distinct features of the Government programme, will be those of a progressive wealth tax, the avowal of opposition to the introduction of colored labor, and the alteration of the qualification for election to the Legislative Council. It is believed, however, that the Government will hold over the decision of the wealth tax question until after the general election, Mr T. Playford, the Premier, being willing that such a course should be taken. Mr C. C. * Kingston will lead the Opposition.

Hobart, June 28. A great flood is reported from Zeehan, where 5£ inches of rain fell in 15 hours. The Zeehan Station railway line was washed away and the Oceana mine flooded. Brisbane, June 28. Sir S. Griffith has received two letters threatening him with death unless he withdraws the Electoral Bill. Six hundred and twenty thousand acres of Crown lands have been sold, realising £141,600.