LATEST AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 83, 15 January 1872, Page 3

LATEST AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS

Mki.ihivkne, Jan. fi. The revenue foi tlie last lialf-yearof 1 ST 1 shows a decrease of more than £o,0()0 on the late Treasurer, Mr Berry’s estimate, but an increase of £137,000 on the corresponding half-year of 1870.

Archer’s statistics prove that tho colony is in a most flourishing condition. The gold export of 1871 was in excess over that of the previous year by 133,000 ounces. Bathurst, Jan. 5. • Nino tons of quartz from Valentine and Co.’s claim, at Dark Corner, Mitchell's Creek, have yielded 470 z of gold, averaging upwards of soz to the ton.— Herald. Goulwrx, Jan. 5. A slight shock of an earthquake was experienced here at midnight, on Wednesday. Brisbane, Jan. 5. The wet season has apparently set in. Heavy rains have fallen in this district, and some of the creeks are flooded. There is plenty of grass. We had a heavy thunderstorm this morning. The weather is hot and oppressive. Melbourne, Jan. .s. The evidence which was adduced to-day at the inquiry as to the loss of the ship Sussex, points to the remains of a picnic fire at Barwon Heads as the cause of the disaster. The Australian Meat Preserving Company’s Works have been sold for £7,500, Mr George Kirk being the purchaser. Air Baker, the new member, visited the mining department to-day, to inquire fully into its working. The missionary schooner Day Spring reports a murder at Tauna. Mr Morrison was shot by a native. Two deaths from snake bites have occurred in the Creswick Hospital. Diptheria is prevalent in Creswick. Seven of one family were attacked, and five died. A prisoner is dying in the Pentridge prison from brutal injuries received, and the case is being investigated. Normaxtown, Jan. 5. A heavy thunderstorm occurred last night, but it is now fine and cloudy.— Empire.