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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4899, 11 December 1894, Page 3

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A Find of Diamonds

(Received Dec. 11,10.15 a,m.) Sydxky, December 11. The Govemmont, as a result of the recommendation of the Postal Conference, lias decided to continue the mail contracts till 1896, Houart, December 11. A quantity of stones found at Gorinuaaro pronounced by experts to be true diamonds, Meuiourke, December 11, A severe shock of earthquake, lasting losecs was experienced at Omen,'',and considerable consternation caused. Tho Premier, whilo bolioving it would bo injudicious to appoint an Agent-General when it became known that Victoria will havo to abstain from borrowing in London for some years, tbiuks it would hardly be fair to act harshly towards Mr Gillies, who has performed his duties satisfactorily. It was no fault of his that the duties had so largely decreased. However, the motion reducing the salary was carried, and the Government would obey tho House and inform Mr Gillies accordingly. (Received Dec, 11, 1 a,m,) Svdkby, December 10. Grenoa, a burglar, vr ho was charged with sliootiug at a watchman, has been found guilty, and sentonced to death. The Maori King was on the point of leavingfor Home with a cargo of meat when tho refrigerator broke down, necessitating the discbargo of cargo, of which 15,000 carcases have been sold, It is expected that the repairs to the vessel will bo completed within a week. Tho captain of the steamer Gwydir, which was totally wrecked on a reef at tho south of Bird Island, has been found guilty of default, and called upon to show cause why his certificate should not be suspended, Tho Newcastle Coal Company has notified the men that they will reduce the hewing rate from 3s 2d to 2s lOd, giving them a twelve months' l.ocal agreement. ThoWallarah Colliery Company has given notice of a reduction in the hewing rate from 2s 6d to 2s,and the Wallsend mino has also submitted substantial reductions. All these alterations in rates will come into operation on tho lßtofnoxt month, It is expected there will be a general movement to bringdown I tho price of coal as well as the rate I of wages,