AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1918, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

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{ NEW SHIPPING SERVICE

j MELBOURNE, Nov. 27. j It. is reported here that tho Prince 1 Shipping Line comprising thirty-seven , I vessels will possibly be transferred from i the Mediterranoan service to the Ausj tralinn service shortly. j NEW P. AND O. STEAMERS. j SYDNEY, Nov. 27. iTlie early resumption of the P. and O Line’s Mail Service between England i and Australia is anticipated, j Tlic Sydney agent of the line advises that the new steamers Naldera and j Narkunda, two 16,000 tonners, were j handed over to the Company a few days ; ago. They are now refitting for the I passenger service and will be ready j shortly

A VISIT DESIRED

MELBOURNE, Nov. 27

The Acting Federal Premier Mr. W T att, is approaching the Imperial authorities to ascertain the possibility of a portion of the British Fleet visiting Australia:

PAPUAN OIL FIELDS,

MELBOURNE, Nov. 27

After lengthy negotiations, the Imperial Government has decided to assist Australia in developing the Papuan oil fields.

THE WAITEMATA SURVIVORS.

SYDNEY, Nov. 27

Four of the survivors of the Now Zealand steamer Waitemata, vi/s., Messrs J. Henderson, O. Walker, W. Walsh, (engineers), and Mr. J. Indes, (wireless operator) have arrived here, on route for New Zealand AERIAL POSTAL SERVICE. MELBOURNE, Nov. 27. The Federal Postmaster-General, Mr. Webster, lias promised to consider the establishment of an aerial postal service, but says he sees no likelihood of applying a’practicable scheme to tralia.CABLES DELAYED. . •/•coved T'd* !im- at 11.25. a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. 'Hie cables are still delayed.

PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION. SYDNEY, This DSy. The Assembly by 40 to 23 amended the Electoral Act, providing for proportional representation.