NEW SOUTH WALES.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3415, 2 December 1879, Page 3

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Per s.s. Hero, at Auckland.

(Peu I'bkss Association.)

[Pjsb Special Wirk to " Stah."]

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The Bank of ISew South Wnles is proceeding to extremities agfiinst all farmers whose signatures were iraudulently obtained to promissory v.oL-s, and subsequently filled for t-otisiderablo sunn b}' Dale, ex- AJuyor of Orungo. A delem'c fund was instituted and a circular addressed to the shareholders asking consideration. Turlcy, a young mau who attempted to murder hia sweetheart by throat-culling, vsas sentenced to ten years. Captaiu Hutchison, Secretary of the Australian Club, for embezzlement, was sentenced to three years. The Judge stated he had ascertained that his army career hod not been creditable. National E'eoliag. At tho departure of the German corvette Albatross, cheers wero interchanged with the British warships, but she passed the French warship .Rhiu closely without the slightest interchange of salutes or civilities. '" Jslie Kitin's gig having beaten the boats from the Danae and German corvette at the Balmiin regatta, the Wolverine, on her arrival, challenged her, aud resulted in a victory to the "Wolverine's cutter, pulling 10 onvs against tho Ellin's 11 oars. The Kngli.ih boat was much the bettor of the two.

Despite the refusal of the Country Cricketers to play any Australian team,' the idea has not bei>n abandoned as supposerl. Tho two Bauncrmans. IS vans, Spofforlh, Massio, Murdoch, Blackham, Alexander, McDonnell, rainier, and Boyle are chosen, subject to their ability lo go. 33usbra&ge?s oa their Mai. Charges with intent lo murder and robbery under arms, against Moonlight and his motes, have been proceeding during the week, nt Gundagai Police Court. They were fully committed. During the case, Moonlight conducted the case for the defence, displaying the utmost composure and audacity. During the examination, the mention of JNesbitt's drath always affected Moonlight, either to emotion or fury. He had frequent altercations with the Magistrate. Jto spoke appreciatively of the pluck of several of the police who testified, but charged Constable Medley with running at-ihe first encounters- Hedley retorted that Moonlight was frightened and crjing when ho surrendered. Hognn's leaded revolver was produced in Court, ami Moonlight asked " Arl« you sure that's loadrd. Will you let me examine it ? " Superintendent Singleton hastily replied, "JMo, thank you, no; you are too g.od a shot "—a reply that caused roars of langlitcr. It is stated tbitt Moonlight, after his capture, wept bitterly over the body of Neshil, and kissed his face. He frequently refers to him in terms of strong aifec'ion and admiration for his courage and fidelity. The whole line of defence is directed to clear his mates and fix the blame on himself and Nesbit.

At the inquest on Constable, Bowen, Moonlight's manner was quite changed, he was subdued and uneasy. He said he knew who shot Bowen, but was no informer. He 'seems as if he now realise* his position, and wishes to clear himself.