AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 March 1922, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN.

UJaIHAUAN A.\n N. 7.. OABLK ASSOCIATION, if A HENO TROUBLE. SYDNEY, March 11. In the event of no early settlement of the ilaheno dispute, the Union Company will arrange that passengers and cargo be transferred to the Manuka next week. With a view to reducing the naval expenditure the Commonwealth has given instructions that tjime expired ratings be not signed on for further service. Tlie scheme was adopted against the advice of naval officers who fear it will effect the efficiency of the service. Admiral Dnmarcwqs term three years expires in April.

QUEiENSLAND’S WHEAT. BRISBANE, March 11. Latest statistics issued by the Wheat Board show a total yield may exceed three million bushels. This represents the second largest output of grain yet harvested in Queensland.

TARIFF BOARD

MELBOURNE, March 11

The Tariff Board appointments are announced. R. N. Oakley (Customs Department), Herbert Brook (member of Board of Trade and ex-President of Associated Chambers of Manufacturers), Walter Leitch (representative of Chambers of Commerce and formerly Director of Munitions). One of the first duties of the Board will be to confer with Hon. D. Stewart on tariff reciprocity with New Zealand.

QUEENSLAND UPPER HOUSE abolished. BRISBANE, March 11. Hon. Mr. Theodore, Premier of Queensland, lias announced that the Governor has received a cable that the Royal assert lias been given to the Queensland Legislative Council Abolition Bill, and the necessary Ordev-in-Council lifts been passed. The Upner House therefore is dead. The Premier added:—“For umy years the Upper House has thwarted tlie will of tlie people and it became a drag upon democracy.” Few would regret its fate and fewer still would hope for its resurrection. This is the ( Tst time such an action had been taken by any Sovereign State 30 far as he knew. PLAGUE IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY, March 11 Two cases of plague ha/e been discovered in one house at Paddington.