Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 January 1917, Page 3

Australian.

f*EB Pbesb Association.— Copyright Coal Lumbers’ Dispute Hobart, Jan 7 As a result of the ooal tampers’ dispate, they are demanding tim9 instead of tonnage-i’-tts. The men refused to unload the Tavium s coal aod the latter sailed un'oadad. Enemy Goods Sydney, Jan 8 Kegnlattomi ara being issued protiibiting the wholesale disposal of enemy goods after Jan 31st. Win-the War League Melbourne, Jan 9 HonW. M, Hughes announces that A meeting of the State’s representatives will bs held to-night to form a mational organisation. It has no political significance and it is really a League." Daylight Saving Sydney, Jan 9 Another supposed advantage in •favor of daylight saving in the way of lighting economy is contradicted by City Council officials, who declare that the difference in output of electricity is not noticeable. State’s Gold Yield Sydney, Jan 9 The New South Wales gold yield (for the past year was 108,1450 e, valued at £459,370, a decrease of .'24,35307/ Queensland Floods Brisbane, Jan 9 'The latest estimates of the flood "damage in the Clermont district are .'£300,000. Over one hundred buildings were ruined. The water continues to ripe at Boekbamptoa and a flood i§ feared.

Browned (R ceived Jan 10, at 9 30 a.m.) Sydney, J3n 10 Two brothers Stoddarc and a companion Thomas, were accidentally drowned in Wooli Czeek, Arncliffe, Attempted Murder. Stdney, Jan 10 A quarry man, George Rowe at Litbgow, attacked hia wife with a tomahawk and attempted to out bis own throat. Ho filially suicided with a shot gun. His wife was taken to the hospital in a serious condition. Going SlewSydney, Jan 10 The Chief Commissioner cf Railways addressing the men, said between 1908-15 the go slow policy reduced the production by fifteen per cent, For the War. Melbourne Jan 10 A national organisation has bean formed for the purpose of the subordination of party issues, and the winning of the war, supporting in politics men end parties who, during the war, are prepared to make national issues paramount. An executive committee was appointed to prepare a pH tf or hi.

Buying RabbitsMelbourne Jan 10 The Imperial Government has decided to purchase the surplus of frozen rabbits for 1917, after the Australian requirements ate met. Details of the price have not been settled, bnt it is expected to involve half a million. Bush Fires. (Received Jan 10, at 10.35 a.m.) Sydney, Jan 10 A beat wave ig causing disastrous bush fires, thousands of acres of crops bsing destroyed in Trundle, Forbes and Bcrrigan districts. Woo! PricesSydney, Jan 10 The second batch of wool appraisements, disclosed a range of prica3 to for greasy. Disappointed. Sydney, Jan 10 Sportsmen are disappointed at Sasanoff being the only New Zealand entry for the Doncaster and Sydney Cups.

Wheat Crop. Adelaide, Jan 10 There are indications that the wheat harvest will ba better than was anticipated. It is now estimated at 35 million bushels. Melbourne, Jan 10 The contractors rate for handling and shipping the new wheat crop has been determined at 3|d per bnshel f snbject to a reduction of one-eighth on wheat shipped by August 3lst, provided fifty per cent is shipped by that date. - ■■ f Censorship. Melbourne, Jan 10 The Federal Government will probably aooept the Premier’s Conference recommendation to undertake the censorship of film?;