AUSTRALIAN. VARIOUS CABLED ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1921, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN.

VARIOUS CABLED ITEMS

BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. PROPOSED RACING HOARD. SYDNEY, March 12. The Australian Labour Party Executive passed a motion viewing with grave cocnccrn the suggestion that Cabinet cconstitute a Racing Advisory Board consisting of Joynton-Smith and others financially interested in racing. Vari ous racing clubs’ representatives met also and resolved against the appointment of a Racing Board. RIVER-IN A TO SAIL. SYDNEY, March 12. It is announced that the Riverina Is sailing for Auckland on Wednesday. THEFT CHARGE FAILS. SYDNEY, March 12. Bourne, charged with stealing £260 sterling from Oldfield, was acquitted. Tlie wicket-keeper in his evidence stated he was satisfied the accused had no intention of being dishonest. He had received the full amount involved. flour mills slump. MELBOURNE, March 12. Senator Russell, referring to the export pricec of Hour, said the reasons the mills were not working and'a return to pre-war conditions was not being effected, were that the East was undergoing a period of great depression. It was inadvisable to force business in that direction, but overtures were being made to shipping concerns with a view to reducing freight, in conformity with the American rates. Last vein s giist had not yet been sold. \ NIT-LA BO URIT lv LEAVES PARTY. MELBOURNE, March 12. The action of Mr Fleming, in resigning from the Nationalist Party has again left the Government in a position of relying on the Speaker for a majority in the House. FJRK IN PRINTING WORKS. SYDNEY, March 13. A lire at Turcrs and Hendersons’ printing works, in the city, caused heavy damage. The loss at present is not estimated. SYI)NEY'S~ UNEMPI.OYEI). SYDNEY, March 13. A Labour Exchange return states there are now 12,000 unemployed in Sydney. WESTRAETAN ELECTION. „ PERTH, March 13. The West ra lin a State elections proceeded yesterday quietly. Polling was heavier than anticipated. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. MELBOURNE, March 13. A proclamation assembles the Federal Parliament un April 6.

STATE SHIPS. MELBOURNE, Alareli 13. Sir J. Cook states the accumulated profits of the Commonwealth line of ship saiv now over £2.000,000. FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. BRISBANE, A larch *l2 Heavy rains llooded the Pioneer ii\ei inundating portions of Maekay. Railway traffic is suspended. W T AI .KINg"cH AAI PTONSH IP. SYDNEY, Alareli 13.

Parker won the three mile State walk championship in 22min 7 3-5 sees., being 2 1-5 sees, inside the New South W ales record.