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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 226, 23 September 1940, Page 1

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Australian election results. Hig-h water to-day. 11.26 a..n. Indian Navy steadily expanding. Japanese attark French in lurio-C.^; na . Waiana sailing for Wellington this aue--noon. Kjnepo leaves for Westport this afternoon. __ l*Qi I Waikato due at Auckland on Friday. Y\ oman fatally hurt in motor collision near Matamata. Sunser 10-dav, 5.4S p.m.; sunrise tomorrow 5.3S a.m. Auckland Sunday School Union celebrates 75th anniversary. Thirty-third annual celebration of Dominion Day falls to-day. Shipping ablaze as a result of B-A.F. raids on enemy coastal ports. Monterey arrived from Sydney this morning after smooth passage. Five children admitted to hospital over week-end as result of accidents. Two territorials killed near Tuakju when their mol'or cycle left the road. Vehudi Menuhin through passenger from Sydney by Matson liner Monterey to-day. Saturday night air activity over Britain I more widespread than on previous nights. British Labour leader in broadcast expresses confidence in successful outcome of war. Symphony and ballet conductor impressed by musical standard of Australians. • Minister of Marketing endeavouring to idispose of more Xew Zealand potatoes in Australia. Inquest opened concerning death of patient who fell from window in hospital yesterday. Need for overseas training for musicians emphasised bv famous violinist returning to I.S.A. Spirited repudiation of suggestion that Britain is beleaguered fortress made by Lord Mayor of London. Nearly 300 lives lost when British ship is torpedoed in storm, while carrying refugee children to Canada. CJoods service licenses brought under the 103!) transport legislation to be reviewed by Xo. 1 Licensing Authority. Taxi service licenses under control of Xo. 1 Licensing Authority on Xorth Shore to be reviewed early nest month. Bail refused a middle-aged woman who appeared in Police Court and wal remanded on a serious charge to-day. Rugby representative match between combined services of North and South Islands at Wellington on Saturday. , Grass shortage as result of widespread drought in Britain causes farmers to offer large numbers of beasts for slaughter. Youth who took fright and drove north, where he committed a series of offences, given 'probation and a stern warning by magistrate. Auckland district territorials to be accommodated in sis temporary camps from October L pending opening of Waiouru camp. Company manager to-day sent to prison for seven days' for being in a state of intoxication while in charge of a car last Friday night. Number of taxi service licenses transferred at sitting of licensing committee of Auckland Metropolitan Licensing Authority this morning.