AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2509, 9 August 1888, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

IBy Electric Telegraph— Copyright. 1 Melbourne August 7. The Seamen's Union have resolved to ask the affiliated unions to support the Sydney Union in their efforts to abolish Chinese crews. Brisbane, August 7. A rich silverfield is reported at Hazleton, five miles south-east of Mount Morgan. Mr McGregor, Special Commissioner for New Guinea, is determined not to permit the sale of intoxicants, arms, or ammunition to natives. The natives will not be allowed to sell land except through the Government. Newcastle, August 1. In consequence of the miners' strike, coal shares have fallen considerably, and the relations between the miners and masters are extremely critical. Sydney, August 7. The Government do not intend to place votes on the estimates for the representation of the colony at the Paris Exhibition. The Maritime Labour Conferenee have replied to the shipowners' letter to the effect that they decline to take upon themselves the onus of a seamen's strike, as they are unwilling to allow them (the shipowners) to pose as martyrs. August 8. A private letter received from London announces the death of Captain Brae, the pioneer of the old Panama line of steamers running to New Zealand. It is understood that the agents of the mail steamer Zealandin have obtained a sufficient quantity of coal to supply that vessel on her arrival here. Hobakt, August 8. Arrived: Ruapehu, at eleven this morning, with nineteen Australian passengers and ninety-two for New Zealand,