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Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1922, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. CHALMERS TO BE REWARDED. SYDNEY, Feb. C. A public fund lias been opened to recognise the bravery of Chalmers for his attempt to rescue Coghlan at Coogee. Donations are being received freely from all sides. , NOT ACCEPTING REDUCTION. (Received-This Dav at 10.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, Feb. 8. The local branch of the Clothing Trades Union advised members not to accept the reduction of wages cabled on Tuesday.

MR LEVY’S DEFEAT. SYDNEY, Feb. 8. Mr Levy attributed his defeat at the selection ballot to the mushroom growth of national branches in the electorate, consisting of personal enemies. He intends appealing to the national executive.

AIR SERVICE. SYDNEY, Feb. 8. Captain Larkin of the Australian Aerial Service states he hopes to have a mail service from Brisbane to Sydney and Adelaide in operation by June. GOLFER’S EXPENSES. MELBOURNE, Feb. 8. Victorian golfers have started a fund to defray the expenses of J. Kirkwood, who is sailing to-day to compete at the world’s golfing championship. ST. PATRICK’S DAY. MELBOURNE, Feb. 8. Two labourer Aldermen declared the St Patrick’s Day procession will he held in Melbourne, despite the Council’s decision and that they "'ill take part.