AUSTRALIAN

Hokitika Guardian, 29 March 1922, Page 3

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ELECTION FIGURES

(Received This Day at U3O a.m.) SYDNEY, March 29

There is no change in the election figures, the only definite feature on the f:t count being that Labour lost three seats and gained one. THE BUSHRANGER’S END. MELBOURNE, March 20

Mia pie died in the hospital. When the news of his position was received, the searchers closed in and discovered him behind a long log. Three attackers sprang forward and dropped over the other end of the log, and called on Maple to surrender. The only reply was a shot. A fusilade was then poured in, only one shot taking effect, owing to the dense hush. The boy, who though only 151 years ol age, was six feet in height and weighed 12 stone, was placed in a reformatory by his parents, as uncontrollable.. He was a crack shot and always associated with men, instead of boys. His father, who is a farmer in the district, states lie was making for home, hut was headed off by the searchers. Maple was armed with a pea rifle, which when tound, had a cartridge jammed in the breach, thus explaining why he fired only one shot. The hoy’s mother who was in a hospital for part of a week, arrived home outside Ncerim overlooking the scene of the act, the day before the final tragedy. She heard, although she could not see, the firing, which ended her son’s life. Woolstoncrnft, who was shot by Maple, is progressing towards ieeovery.

CHURCH UNION CONFERENCE Received This Day at 11.iW a.m ) SYDNEY, March 29.

A conference of Anglican, Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational Churches, ‘on the question of Union has commenced. A discussion ensued on the question of episcopacy. The debate was adjourned till to-day, when it is anticipated a resolution will he moved.

WIRELESS 'AGREEMENT. MELBOURNE, March 29. Mr Hughes has signed an agreement with the Amalgamated Wireless Ltd for a direct wireless service between the Commonwealth and United Kingdom. The rates a,e not to exceed the full rate of two shillings per word and deferred one shilling, week-end messages sixpence, with a minimum o? ten shillings per message. § Government messages one shilling per wold and press sixpence with deferred press three pence.

VICTORIA POLITICS. MELBOURNE, March 29. Mr Gregory has withdrawn from the Country Party, as lie objects to hi--colleagues coquetting with the l.aboii. members.