AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2551, 15 November 1888, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[By Electhic Tklicokaph—Copyright.! Sydney, November 13. .IEAN" Louis, who was a prominent figure in tin? Ticliborne case, was sentenced today to five years' imprisonment oil a charge, of swindling. Owing to the severe drought in the Albury district, 2.3,000 old sheep have been killed, in order to preserve herbage for the more valuable stock.

With the exception of the Kiama miners, who refuse to accept the terms of the musters, all tlie men uul uu strike have signed the agreement. Tlte e:irpentar's strike lias also ended, The men will receive 9s o<l a (lay till the end of the year, when the rate of wages will be raised to 10s. Brisbane, November 13. Information has been received that Captain Andell, of the schooner Star of Peace, has been murdered by natives of Butler Bay, New Guinea, Mklbodrne, November 14. At the Centennial Kifle Meeting yesterday, the only New Zealand prizetaker was Capt. Flyger, of Wangamii. Winter, the winner of the Ladies' Bracelet, scored 24-, Mrs Doyle, who murdered lier two children anil then cut her own throat, is not dead as reported. It is expected that she will recover. A heavy gale was experienced in the city yesterday. The eastern end of the Armament Court of the Exhibition was blown in, but no serious damage resulted.