Australian.
Pub Press Association. —Copyright A Racing Suggestion. (Received Feb 8, at 9 a.m.) Sydney, Feb 8 The Oivnera and Trainers Association propose suggesting that the Jockey Club issue a regulation compelling owners to give the last two performances, with their horses entry, when coming bafore a haodicapper for the first time. The order would obviate the possibility of a haodicapper wrongly dealing with such horses. It applies particularly to the other S;ates and New Zealand. Advocates of the proposed rule assert that Sasanoff would not have beed handicapped at 6.11 for the Melbourne Cap, if the bscdicapper had known that one of his last two performances was when be cleared a good weight for age race in Hawkes Bay. Obituary. (Received Feb 8, at 9.30 a.m,) Sydney, Jan 8 The death is recorded of Sir Arthur Rutledge, a Queensland Judge, and formerly member of the Queensland Assembly.
Westralian Politics
Perth, Feb 8
la the Assembly Mr Wilson stated that the Governor had refused to grant a dissolution, in view of the expense of an election and the importance of the business before Parliament and he had decided to proceed with only important business. Ha would withdraw the now taxation proposals.
The Minister of Works moved to recommit the State Trading Concerns Bill which was opposed by the Oppo* tion. Federal Politics Melbourne, Feb 8 A meeting of Liberals passed a motion agreeing to the formation of a National Government, subject to the adjustment of certain questions. A committee of three Ministerialists and three Liberals was appo nted to confer on a basis of arrangement. The resows lution will be submitted to Mr Hughes to day. If Mr Hughes goes to Loudon Mr Cook will lead the Government. Australian Politics. (Received Feb 8, at 9.80 a.m.) Melbourne, Feb 8 After a caucus meoting it was stated by an official that the Labour Party was determined to retain control of the Senate. If Hon Hughes loved a fight he would get it to the bitter end.
The Federal Executive has sanctioned a comprehensive Australian army reserve. The backbone is to consist <jf returned soldiers.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1917, Page 3
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