AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2438, 25 February 1888, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Sydney, February 23. The morning train for the South ran into a goods train near Granville Junction, smashing up nine trucks and the engine, and blocking the line for some hours, f'he fireman was slightly injured, but there were no other casualities. The Government have been defeated on the. question of the State House Repeal Bill by 40 to 30. Their action in persevering in this matter is strongly condemned by parties of all shades of opinion. A fire occurred last night by which a fireman was killed and another had his arm brokeu by falling down a lift. Melbourne, February 23. Much surprise is expressed at the sudden apprarance of Mrs White, .vho it was supposed had eloped with Bearder, the jewel robber. She states that she merely Happened to go homo in the steamer, and tie saw her to her friends. As soon aa ■.-he heard of Boarder's real character and the pos ; tion she was placed in, she determined to return at once to clear herself. Adelaide, February 23. A thousand Chinese have landed here since December 1, It is reported that rhe insligator* of the movement towirds the Ruby field will dispute the thousand mile limit, and refuse to pay the polltax. lltoiUßT. February 23. Arrived : The Rimataka, yesterday. Two ladies died during the voyage. The stoats and weasels had to be landed at Plymouth, as no food had arrived. She leaves this tnornias for New Zealand.