Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1917, Page 3

Australian.

© ~ Per Press Association.—Copyright N S ¥/. Elections (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) Sydney, April 15 In the second ballots, Albnry, • - Byron and Namoi, selected Nationalist candidate?, were elected. The Labor nominees were badly beaten. Noimea Trouble(Received April 16, at 10.30 a.m.) Sydney, April 16 Noumea advices states there were disturbance? of natives in several places over tribal matters in connection ■with Chief Doni, who had 50 well armed natives, very hoatilo to the whites. A French cruiser has left Noumea for the seat of trouble. The Mice PlagueMelbourne April 16 The mice plague in thß wheat districts is causing severe damage, Many agents ara anticipating that of the grain will have to be reconditioned. A Writ Brisbane, April 16 A writ has been issued by three of the Legislative CouDoil, against the Attorney-General, asking for an injunction restricting Government proceeding with the abolition of the Upper House referendum, cabled on April 4th. N-S-W- ELECTION PINAL. (Received April 36, at 1 30 p.m) Sydney, April 16 The two remaining second ballots for Gloucester and Hawkesbury, were won by Independent Nationalists. This makes the final of the State parties as follow?: • Nationalists ... 35 Independent Nationalists 4 Political Labor League 30 Soldier members at front 3 The independents are expected to support the Government. The soldier members belonged to the old Labour Party, but it is not known how their votes will go in the New Parliament.