AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Waikato Argus, Volume VI, Issue 378, 5 January 1899, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (BY ELECTRIC TKLtrOUAI'II. COPYRIGHT.) MELBoruNB, January 8. Prep: l 'tons are being made for handling tho ex| eetetl large surplus of \\ boat. The Indian authorities contemplate prohibiting the importation of Austra'iau hoists, owing to '.lie prevalence of the tick pest. The Agricultural Department intends to ask the Indian Government not to stop the trade, pointing out the immunity of horres Irom the disease. Tlie Argus trade review for the year, states that IS9B was marked from beginning to end by a gradual improvement in monetary conditions generally, and a sound I asis has been re-estab-lished. When the conference of Ministers of Agriculture takes place this month, the Victorian Minister proposes to arrange for a trial of Gibson's (New Zealand) process of branding cattle. The South Australians in their fisst innings made 336.—G'ffen, 18 ; Darling, 62; F. Jarvi«, Hack, Green and Hugo. 0; Jones (not out), 7 ; A. Jarvis, 2; sundries, S. Trumble tonk five wickets for 57 ; McLeod, six for 37 ; Giller, one for 32. Having to follow on the South Australians made 101 in their second innings-Darling, 1; Hick, 22; Hill, 33 ; Reedman, 8 ; Giffen, 0 ; Green, 0 ; Lyons, 3; Jarvis, 22; Jones, 5; A Jarvis (not out), 1 ; Hugo, 5 ; sundries, 1. Sydney, January 3. A horse trainer, named Robert Crookes, has been kicked to death by larrikin?. Two brothers named Carroll have already been ariested on suspicion. The victim was terribly injured. Brisbane, Januaay 3. The Premier states that if New South Walts arranges for a renewal of the Federal Convention, Queensland will endeavour to scud delegates.* If necessary, the elections will be held earlier in furtherance of th ; s object. Hodakt, January 3. The first prize of £2250 in Tattereall's swi ep on the Car ring ton Stakes was drawn by Harrison, of Petone, Nap : er. Adelaide, January 3. Speaking at the Adelaide Regatta luncheon the Premier referred to the difficulty between the two Houses, and said the Government would not back down.