AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 December 1921, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. NINE DAYS’ FORTNIGHT. SYDNEY, December 26. The .Miners’ Federation concluded .consideration of the nine days a fortnight proposal and decided that a ballot should be taken on January 10th. PLAGUE DEATHS. BRISBANE, Dee. 27. Another death has occurred from plague here, making 26 deaths out of 39 eases in Brisbane: STIOA.MEIi AGROUND. KARITANE ON DEAL IS LAN if; .MELBOURNE, Dee. 27. The Union Steam Ship Company’s steamer KaritanO, ea route from DfcYoifport to Port Kombla with a lull cargo ol copper ore and produce, went ashore on Deal Island in Bass Straits on Saturday night. The ivaritane has no wireless. News reaehed Melbourne only lust night by wireless from the steamer Coduna. which is standing liv till a tug which has been despatched to the scene arrives. The Knritanc’s crew numbering about JO, landed .safely on an island. The steamer’s holds ate reported to he fall of waiter and the vessel has practically sank. There is little hope of either the vessel or her cargo being saved. MELBOURNE, Dee. 27. The Chief Engineer of the Ivaritane states she encountered a thick log on Saturday morning. Her speed was reduced suddenly, lie received a command for fill! speed astern. Some time later the Ivaritane struck heavily and water poured in everywhere. Alter two hours’ searching for a suitable landing, tilt* vessel was beached in a sinking condition. MELBOURNE, Dee. 28. Captain Bareli relar’s that the tedium was the first to r< r.eh the scene of the Ivaritane disaster and noticed a “want of assistance” s’gnal. Aft' the weather cleared 'he approached tlm Ivaritane which was partly submerged. Captain Spain reported she struck her forefoot and stove i" the. forchald which was quickly funded. When beached, the after hold and cnginornvm wore drv. Bareli adds that the fog belt seemed to settle setae distance off ]';ea! Island and had "•! the appear-slice ol the Mainland. Reports vary resp ■. mg the salvage. The “Ilorald” stales the vessel is in a favourable position I,(tween boulders and dee]) water. The “Telegraph” says the vessel is a total wreck, and if so lth-onstcrly wos ther is experienced the steamer wil 1 break up. SYDNEY. Dec. 27. The Australian Bowling Championship opened in fine, weather, all .States he ' g well represented, with 380 entru-s in the single-handed championship. James Robinson, a. promimnt South Australian player, dropped dead wade playing in the first round o. the championship. \ U STB. VI. IA N FLOODS. SYDNEY, DeeemlK'r 27. Rains have fallen practically over the whole State and in some districts the heaviest for years. BRSHANE, December 27. Heavy rain is falling throughout the State. Floods are threatening the Darling Downs SYDNEY HOLIDAYS. SYDNEY, Dec. 27. ! Rain Min fed mi Monday night and, hugely spoiled Tuesday’s holiday. Thetote takings at the dockw Club Meet-, iag on Saturday and .Monday were L2il,oito below the Rtgll meeting, though j tlie attendances were larger. VICTORIAN S'IOR.M. OR EAT DAMAGE. .MELBOURNE. Dee. 26. \ violent rainstorm Hooded the main streets of the city on Sunday. The tlioioughlaris resembled creeks, and the flood caused damage to the extent ol thousands of pound* in the shops. SYDNEY’S W’ET HOLIDAY. SYDNEY, Dee. 28. Sydney's holiday ,vas dreary and d « appointing. All the pleasure resorts were deserted and sporting fixtures were abandoned. Spec ml trams and ferries to the beaches beauty spots carried practically the drivers and craws imlv. Campers were washed out, atm were compelled to make early tra ms homeward. Small shop-keepers cateri„„ for the holiday tin Hie were lieavil_" hit, though the music, halls an*, theatres welcomed the ill-wind.