AUSTRALIAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2175, 17 June 1886, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

[rectee's tklmiums.l Sydney, June 15. Captain Webbeh, of tlie Ly-ee-nioon, the vessel which was recently wrecked at Green Cape, has been committed for trial on the charge of manslaughter. The third officer, Mr Fortheringham, was discharged from custody at the request of the Crown Prosecutor. In the Legislative Assembly today, the Premier, Sir Patrick Jennings, stated that the alleged railway frauds were nothing like the amount reported. He also added that the staff was engaged working night and day to ascertain the number and amount of the frauds. The Premier further announced that all persons concerned in them would be prosecuted.

June 16. The directors of the Australian Mutual Provident Society have decided to abandon the proposed opening of a branch in London, and have recalled Mr Black, the actuary, who went home to organise that branch. Heavy rain is falling in Sydney, and over many parts of the country.

Melbouuxe, June 15. At a banquet last night an enthusiastic reception was accorded to Mr Murray Smith. In his speech, in reply to the toast of his health, be expressed himself confident that New South Wales would before long join in the Australasian federation. He described the existence of penal settlement in New Caledonia as a scandal and disgrace to France, but stated he believed that the country was showing signs of an awakening of conscience in regard to the transportation of criminals to the Pacific.

June 16. The funeral of the late Archbishop Gold took place to-day. The obsequies were of a most imposing character. The cathedral wai crowded with spectators.