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Hokitika Guardian, 2 January 1917, Page 3

Australian.

Feb Pbess Association.— Copyright j Sydney, Deo 30 Preparations hav3 been completed for the inaugaretinn of daylight savings from two o’clock on Monday morning. Melbourne, Dec 30 In view of the trade statement of ihe necessity of a heavy rise in the price of boots at an early date, a war precautions proclamation has besn issued placing them under price fixing conditions. BATHING FATALITY. Six Lives Lost. Perth Deo 31 While bathing a girl named Kathleen Gorman got beyond her depth, Owing to the life line parting she and five would-be rescuers, William Djun. ary, Edward Daymon, George Hop kins, John Smith aud Poter Dpy were drowned. QUEENSLAND FLOODS--50 Deaths. Brisbane, Jan 2 [Reports of the fbod calamity are still scanty. [Fifty bodies have been recovered at Clermont. Fifteen inches of rain fell in one night. There are indications of more to come. Fjood conditions also prevail in Mackay and Longreach districts. Hobart, Jan 2 A cloudburst caused further floods at Bridgewater, with much damage to property, hops and gardens. The Forecast. (Received Jal 2, at 9.45 a.to,) Sydney, Jan 2 The Daily Telegraph’s finanoial review forecasts brighter prospects for 1918, particularly in the demand for Australian products and facilities for moving them. Forged FiversSydney, Jan 2 A large number of forged £5 notes are still circulating, many being passed at the races.