AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2816, 6 July 1916, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

WIRELESS TIME SIGNALS SCHEME FOR. A WOULD SYSTEM. By Telecrnm—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, July 6. The GoTernmcnt Astronomer has submitted a proposal to the Premier for fixing the longitude of the Pacific Islands by means of astronomical observations combined with, wireless time siguals. Xfc is proposed to compare Sydney with either Suva or Apia by means of the wireless time vernier at Awanui, and then compare Suva with the Lick-Obser-vatory by the vernier at Honolulu. This »;ill make possible a-chain' of wireless time signals round the world for navigators. ri'he Government Astronomer in Ne\> Zealand, Dr. Adams, has for some time l-ccn working on the above-mentioned, and 011 Friday the first" direct signal Was sent through to Tahiti. It was sent from Awanui by direct contact with the clock at the Wellington Observatory, and according to messages received since tha signal was plainly heard. It was only a trial, successfully carried out with tho active co-operation of the .Telegraph Department, but the results are pleasing. A member of the Carnegie Magnetic Sur< vey Department checked the signals at Tahiti. Things are 'now in train for mora extensive work along the line,? indicated, but it is realised that an expensive scheme cannot be. adopted.l VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT-IN SESSION. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. (Eec. July 5, 10.15 p.m.) Melbourne, July 5. The Victorian State Parliament has opened. The Governor's Speech indicated an issue of Treasury bonus to cover file revenue deficit, and a reduction of the expenditure of borrowed money on public works. The Billspromised include pleasures for the tußr handling of wheat, daylight saving, and a referendum on the closing hour for hotels. ITEMS IN BRIEF. A RABBIT REFERENDUM. (Rec. July 5, 10.15 p.m.) Sydney, July 5. Tho Wagga Branch of tho Political Labour League ba» resolved in favour of the nationalisation of the rabbit industry, atfel suggests a referendum on the subject. OBITUARY. • Sydney, Julv 5. -Obituary—William . Joseph Trictett, Legislative Councillor for thirty-sis .years. NEW FEDERAL INDUSTRY. Sydney, July 5. The Commonwealth is establishing works for the manufacture of cables and steel ropes. This will necessitate the employment of a thousand men.