Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1917, Page 3

Australian.

Pub Fbess Association.—Copyright Gold Find (Received Jan 20, at 9,40 a.m.) Sydney, Jan 20 The Inspector of Mines has surveyed the Sunny Corner gold fiad. He says the discovery is important, bat does not warrant a rush. Melbourne, Jan 20 The Liberal Party further resolved on the desirability of direct representation at the Imperial Conference by a representative from Australia. The Labor Party is unable to meet until Friday to consider the National Government, proposal?. No developments are expected meanwhile.

Government has decided to send a further cant indent of munition workers to England.

' Hobart Jan 20 The Assembly passed a bill abolishing by-elsctioDP.

Federal Politics. Melbourne, Jan 20 Libsral dircassions disclosed a majority opposed to coalition, while favoring a National Government. A resolution was adopted and endorsed by the followers of Mr Hughes which expressed the opinion that the position demanded th 3 formation of a War Government embracing all parties. It aiksd Mr Haghes to ecmwene a conference of the leaders.

After Mr Hughes communicated with Mr Tudor, the latter promised to give an answer on Monday, Thera is an impression in soma poli-

tical oirales that the official Labour Party will persist in the determination HO't to be in any way '.connected with Mr Hughes;