Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1917, Page 3

Australian.

Per Press Association.— Copyright* federaTeiections Changed Votes Stdstev, May 12 The Barrier electorate vote is a remarkable instance of the turn of the tide. In the present incomplete returns the Political Labor League candidate is leading by 740. At the 1914 election Labor scored a majority of 12,000 and at the conboription referendum the anti’s majority was 5000. In a number of other electorates where the anti Consoriptionists scored heavily in the referendum, the Nationalists obtained a preponderance in the present vote.

Amalgamation Scheme. Melbourne May 10 A Company is forming, with & capital of half a million, in two million shares, to acquire and amalgamate thirty-eight mining properties on Bendigo goldfields, ioclnding a number of well known companies.

A Court Judgment (Received May 12, at 8.50 a.m.) Sydney, May 12 In the case of Meredith & Co versna Foley, judgment wai given in favor of defendants, the Judge remarking that good, soand bright chaff, as certified to by the New Zealand Government grader, wag not equal to the best quality chaff. A stay of execution was granted until June 30th.

Australia’s Savings (Received May 12, at 9.40 a.m.) Sydney, May 12 Oa March 81st the saving* ot the people of Australia in the State and Commonwealth banks totalled a hundred million, represented by 2,501,353 accounts.