Australian News.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4410, 21 February 1883, Page 2

Australian News.

(Peb s.s. Waibabapa, at Auckland)

(Pee Pbess Association.)

Sydney, February 15

The passing of the Inscribed Slock Bill is being delayed, in the Legislative Council; There are three of the Duchess of "Argyle immigrants at the quarantine station ; one child is dangerously ill with scarlet fever. The small pox patient at the coast hospital is progressing towards recovery; no danger is apprehended. On. Sunday last a, life boat with oars lashed inside was found off Moringa Heads ; the name; Pleione, Southampton, was on the boat. This vessel left, Wel» lington in December last. JSTo uoeasicess is felt, as it is believed the boat was washed off the davits. At the last meeting of the Municipal Council, a letier was read from ■ E, Stone Wiggins, Astronomer, Ottawa, Canada, staling that one of the most extensive and violent storms of the present century will pass over the Australian continent and the adjacent seas on the 10th of March next. No vessel, no matter what: her seaworthiness may be, will be safe in ttie March tempest. Di" Neill, Lhe superintendent of lunatic asylums in New Zealand, is at present paying a visit to the principal asylums for insane in the colony. . Melbourne. • The strike in the coal trade is extending. The lumpers have now agreed to join the ooal carters in demanding the adoption of the eight hoars.' system. For the 75 contested seats in the Assembly there are 1656 competitors. Eleven members were elected unopposed, including the Minister for Public Works and Railways. The nominations are unfavorable to the Government, who cannot obtain a majority. A volunteer encampment is to be held at Easter. The Navigation Board enquiryiinto the grounding of the Berengaria resulted in the captain and second officer being called upon to submit statements in tbeir defence, for not having exero'sed proper precaution against the accident.