LATER ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 415, 9 December 1874, Page 3

LATER ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By the arrival of the Easby, which left Newcastle on November 28th, we ("Daily Times") are placed in possession of later Australian and European News. Sydnwy, November 28th. A portion of the Waratah pit at Newcastle is burning. The fire was caused by a bush fire on Sunday. All the airholes are stopped, and it is expected that the fire will be put out to morrow. Thirty men have been thrown out of work. John Cahill, a settler on the Macquarie, eighteen miles from Bathurst, was found under a tree pinned to the earth. He died just after being removed. Millions of locusts, travelling towards Tarn worth, are destroying the vegetation of Breeza Plains. Melbourne, November 27th. The Mining on Private Property Bill passed through the Assembly last night, after a slight discussion ; and the vote for charities, amounting to £120,000, was agreed to. This completes the Estimates. A radical defect is found in the education Act, rendering the compulsory clauses inoperative. A full Court decided that the onus lies with the Crown to prove the age of children not attending the schools. An amending Act will, therefore, be necessary. Mr. Forrest, the explorer, visited several of the public paces of the city, and has been entertained by the citizens. The Sandhurst Races commenced on November §sth, and resulted as follows . — Hurdle ' Rac e: Gunter 1, Welshman 2, W.F. 3. Maiden Plate : Polidori 1, Maid of Hawthorn 2, Sandhurst Cup: Imperial, 6st. 101 b, 1 ; Stockbridge, 7si, 2 ; The Hook, 6st. 31bs., 3. Imperial made all the running, and won comfortably from Stockbridge by about four lengths. On the second day the results was as follows : — Hurdle Race : Inquisitive 1, Lantern 2, Plying Handicap : Pollidori 1, Stockbridge. 2. Time, 1 minute 20 seconds. Only three started. Bendigo Handicap : Imperial 1, King Tom 2, Fugleman 3. Time, 3 minutes, 13^ seconds. A protest against the winner was dismissed. Steeplechase : Duffer 1. It is stated that Mr. Phelps has engaged the Theatre Royal, and that he will arrive in February. The Government promised a deputation from the Trades and Labor Council that a measure providing for the establishing of Courts of arbitration between employer and employed would be introduced. At a trial of reapers and mowers, under the auspices of the National Agricultural Society, Joseph Nicholson took first anfl. second prizes in both classes. Archbishop Goold returns here by the next mail steamer. The Government has decided to release Butchart. According to a Parliamentary return, it appears that there was only one run in the Colony on which scab is visible. The Government do not intend to take any steps this session towards assisted immigration. Mr. Pitt's dog Lavender Water having been disqualified for coursingfor the Leger Cup, the stakes have been returned, and will be run for again. A site for a homoeopathic hospital has been granted by Goverimient near to the University. The Premier expressed himself in favour of a Labour Bureau, if it could be ■shown that it would be self-supporting. Brisbane, November 27th. During past fortnight the Peak Downs Company has forwarded 63 tons of copper for shipment to Sydney. The Miranda, barque, 314 tons register, has been purchased by a local firm for the intercolonial trade, for £3300. 127 tons of tin have been received from Warwick, The Escort from Etheridge reached^ Cardwell with 12,000 ounces of gold, and* that from Charters Towers reached Townsville with 300 ounces. Adelaide, November 27th. The cricker match between officers of the Barracouta and South Australians resulted in an easy victory for the latter. The naval engagement is postponed, owing to the rough weather. The Minister of Justice advocates a system of domestic education for females. Mr A. W. M'Gregor, manager of the Mount Gambier Branch, has been appointed Inspector of the National Bank branches in South Australia. The annual meeting of the Bible Society was held last night. The report showed that the expenditure for the year amounted to £1670. Wheat, 4s 6d. . Hobart Town, November 26fch The ball given to " His .Excellency the Governor was an immense success. The Town Hall was crowded. To-day the Governor and the Ministers had a trial trip by railway — 20 miles. The Engineering works were considered to be satisfactory. To-night His Excellency and a large partr are invited on board the American ship Swatara. The Governor will leave by the Tasman on Saturday.