AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1920, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN.

'AUSTRALIAN it S.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.!

WESTR A J .IA 11EF BOATED.

proceeding under own steam MELBOURNE, April 14. Tito WestraUa has been refloated and is proceeding to Melbourne under her. own steam accompanied by the Loongana. SYDNEY, April 14. There are no further details of the Westralia mishap. late JOHN NORTON’S ESTATE. SYDNEY, April 14, The trustees of the late John Norton’s estate are claiming £17,420 from the Union Bank for cheques drawn by Harold McClintoclc when Secretary to the trustees. The plaintiff allege that AIcCl in lock obtained the amount without the authority of the trustees who hold the Bank responsible.

STOCK SALKS. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) SYDAJEY, This Day. At the thoroughbred sales, Dingle fetched 440 guineas. George Graves was passed in at 230, Etive at a thousand. Kemmon was passed in at 975, Amazonia 750, Weage 440. damages given. 'SYDNEY, This Day. Air Wade was awarded £3.675, damages against liosehill Racecourse Company in connection with the death of ■Estland.

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. 'SYDNEY, This Day. George Dias was committed for trial on a charge of murder of his wife. AN AWARD. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) PORT MOREBY, This Day. Papuan authorities have been awarded £10,559 against the British New Guinea Development Coy., in connection with the loss of the ship ATerrie England at Port Aloresby in March, 1919, through the Company’s negligence in dealing with explosive substance.