AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1922, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z.- CAULK AhSOCIAIIU.N

N.S.W. POLITICS. SYDNEY, May 3

The Assembly rejected a clause in r he Salaries Bill making provision for the Solicitor-General, by 43 to 33, the Progressives voting with Labour in the majority. Government do not regard the defeat as vital. A clause reducing members salaries to £()(>(> was carried by 43 to 33. Labour voting with the minority. The House was sitting nil night discussing amendments to reduce Ministers salaries.

BATTLESHIP AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY, May 3,

Mr Hughes denies the report that the Australia is to be sunk. He says the future is uncertain until the- result if the Washington Conference is definitely known. The Rattdwick Council adopted a motion that the Commonwealth be asked to sink the Australia off Coogee, + o ho utilised as a pier for eroding a shark proof fence.

COAL FREIGHTS

SYDNEY, May 3

A reduction of three shillings per ton on coal freight front Newcastle to Queensland ports is announc'd by the Adelaide Steamship toy. It is state l other inter-St’,ite companies ajre also reducing coal freights, with the ol.jc.it of assisting the industry and special reduction on copper ores and blister copper from north Queensland to lost Kembla.

SYDNEY’S FINANCE. SYDNEY, May 3.

It is announced that Sydney City Council bv sixteen votes to three repeated the question for the appointment of a Royal Commission to enquire into the affairs of the City. The previous Government refused the request on the grounds no specific charges were made.

SHIPS LAID UP. SYDNEY, May 3. As a result of the falling off of interstate cargo trade, five Adelaide steamers are idle in Sydney. It is expected the approaching sugar season will call for increased tonnage shortly.