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Mil BUXTON SUCCESSFUL. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 25. Mr Buxton has returned from Melbourne. having successfully completed negotiation with the Commonwealth for a removal of the embargo on the importation of New Zealand potatoes into New South Wales. To-night he was the guest of the Chief Secretary and Minister of Agriculture at dinner.
AUSTRALIAN ITEMS, (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) ' SYDNEY, August 26. The Coroner’s jury Inquiry into Hurstville railway collision found the wrong signal was given through defective lighting in the railway yard; also that the driver of the second train knew the signal was irregular, and should have notified the signalman before attempting to shunt. The jury expressed the further opinion that the safety work of the. Department was very lax.
Mr Storey lias announced the Labour candidate, Air Clear, the runner-up in the Murray electorate will he appointed to the vacancy caused Iby Mr Beeby’s resignation, after the censure debate has -concluded.
■ Mr Dunn, Minister of Agriculture at the Farmers Conference, stated, the estimated wheat yield for the coming harvest was forty million bushels against four million (?) in 1919, and should be worth 10/- per bushel. MELBOURNE August 26.
'The Commonwealth shipping line made over one million profit since inauguration, nearly three years ago, but lost heavily in 1919 owing to the seamen’s,strike.
Mr Hughes announced that Government is introducing legislation remedying the defect in the system of levying duties on goods affected by foreign exchange. A proclamation will shortly be issued declaring pence between the Commonwealth and Austria.
Mr Hughes referring to Mr Higgins hint about his retirement, said it was a most improper suggestion. Parliament should not comment on the functions of each other. BRISBANE, ‘ August 26.
Doctor Cumpston, Director of Quarantine urged the Medical Congress that practical stepsjie taken against preventable diseases. Government should Imck up an elaborate scheme, insisting not only on competent medical- advice, but an efficient administrative staff to insure treatment being carried out. tgftgfiF?*****
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