Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1917, Page 3

Australian.

Peb Pbebs Association.— Copybighi Sydney, Jan 13 Obituary—Rev Cannon Grime, formerly of New Zealand. (Received Jan 15, at 10,30 a.m.) Newcastle, ~Jm 15 Sailed —Kakapo for DnnediD. A Tragedy Sydney, Jan 13 A horrible crime was discovered in the bush at Rockdale. A child of eleven was outraged and strangled, An arrest has been made. Coal Trada Sydney, Jan 13 Coal exports from Newcastle for the year were 2,037,508 tons, a decrease of 1,068,669. Exports to New Zealand decreased by 154,000 tons • and Oversea experts 604,985, compared with 1,168,589 last year. Mr Suttor, Trade Commissioner, estimates the coal trade to the East has lost ten million pounds in the last few years through strikes. Obituary. Sydney, Jan 15 A private cable from Dover reports the death of Lady Seratcbley, widow of Sir Peter Scratehley, formerly Military Adviser to Australia. Wheat PricesSydney, Jan 15 Government proposes to guarantee „the farmers a minimum of 3/ per bushel for next season’s wheat, in order to assure them that none will lose money. Against Retrenchment. Sydney, Jan 15 A City Alderman, speaking at a publio meeting of protest against Government retrenchment, etates 50,000 to 60,000 will bs idled early this year. Arbitration Act. Brisbane, Jan 15 A proclamation authorised the operation of the Arbitration Act from January 12th.