AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1922, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

tUbIHALIAN AND N.Z. CABLK ASSOCIATION

MRS BKSANT’S NOTIONS. SYDNEY, May 22. Mrs Annie Bcsunt in a lecture lieie announced her expectatition of the evolution of a new sub-race and the coming emergence of some great world ,teachers. T hi* beginnings of a new sub-race, she said, were most marked in America. It was believed that a new teacher would appear soon. 'Pile new teacher would give a new impulse to spiritual life. Mrs Besant added that in England, the earth, the. air, and the water have been polluted by the men of modern days. The beautiful country of their forefathers, she said had been destroyed by the greed of men, and by the accumulation of wealth. Their present problem, needed .super-human intellig- J cnee, and super-human love and justice to build uj) a society which was brotherly in its foundations and growth with brotherhood us it* ideal. In th:u new civilisation, services would become co-operative instead of competitive and men would become brothers in reality. A USTEAL!A N PREMIERS. SYDNEY, May 22. The Australian Premiers’ Conference which was to have been held at Brisbane next month, has been indefinitely postponed owing to the absence of the South Australian and Western Australian premiers in England and pending the Tasmanian elections. BAILNARDO BOYS. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 23.

Over ninety hoys, between thirteen and eighteen years of age. arrived by the Morton Bay under the Barnado dreadnought schemes to settle in New South Wales. Captain Mason, eulogising conduct of the hoys on hoard, said New South Wales was receiving a splendid type of citizen.

A WARNING. SYDNEY. May 23.

Sir Geo. Fuller at a Dnimmoyno function, referring to the growth of communism said determined, insidious, systematic attempts were being made to destroy elements in the national life, which made the British Empire a power for world good. The foundations of the national structrfre were being eaten by a malignant growth which must he eradicated.

AIRMEN’S OIiSEOt'IK.S. MELBOURNE, May 23.

At the desire of his parents, the body of Sir Ross Smith will he put ashore at Adelaide for burial locally. The Commonwealth will co-operate with the State iin the final 'obsequies. Lieut Belinctt will he accorded a state llineral in Melbourne.

A .CABLE REFERENCE. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE. May 23

The “Argus” states that Mrs Tackett, referred to the cable message yesterday. is in Melbourne, not in London us the cable stated.

POWERS DISPUTE. ADELAIDE, .May 23.

W. Pfieffer. stroke of the Murray Bridke crew, says the object of the controversy is that one returned sold’er is contending that as Pfeiffer on account of conscientious objections, did not go to the war, he is not the right man to represent Australia, at Henley. The Rowing Club passed a resolution ol sympathy with TV. Pfeiffer, stating he retains the full confidence and esteem of his colleagues, despite the attempts made to discredit him. n.s.w. alliance. (Received this day at 12.2. T p.m.) SYDNEY, May 23.

The annual report of the New South Wales Alliance states the result of the elections has placed the Alliance in a position of political strength hitherto never dreamed of. The Alliance undertook a campaign to obtain sufficient signatures to ensure a return of a majority of members of Parliament in Invour of a liquor referendum. The analysis of the new Parliament shows fifty live in>'iiibeis are pledged to a referendum. Thirty fwo of these are known to ha prohibitionists, and probably more.

ANOTHER CORRECTION SYDNEY, May

The “Morning Herald” now slates in connection with the Budak case, that owing to remarks which passed hot ween the Judge and foreman of Die Juty being indistinctly heard, a mistake was made in the report in stating the rider applied to Orton individually. The Eider which expressed the Jury’s belief that the accused were guilty of misrepresentation really applied to Clark and Scarborough as welt as to Orton BOUGH ON MRS RESAXT. SYDNEY. May 23/

M r A. B. Peddington lias resigned the Presidency of the Public Questions Society of Sydney University, ns lie

is unable to agree to an invitation to Mrs Besant to address the students. In a letter he explained that the Society is in search of the truth and i s Mrs Besant refused an enquiry into Leadbeater’s career, she ' vi,s obviously one of her element, and disentitled to be heard by a society existing for the pursuit of truth. WHEAT POOL. SYDNEY, May 23. Sir Geo. Fuller reiterated that Government was in favour of a voluntary wheat pool, which had produced successful results. Government were prepared to encourage a contiiwinnce. OBITUARY. SYDNEY. May 23. Obituary' Henry Sidle, engineer and surveyor of the Navigation Department for many years on New Zealand engineering and coastal traders. A CRITIC. SYDNEY, May 26. Llewelleyn Egmont, also engaged in the gold-mining and business ventures at Henley, in a criticism <>t tue Commonwealth 'Government, which lie »e----cimes of political huekstming in connection with the attitude Inwards tile coal industry, says Die industry is being strangled by owners, miners and Commonwealth. Some miners are receiving thirty pounds a fortnight, whilst owners are making upwards of fifty per cent. NEW MANAGER. SYDNEY, May 23. G .If. Kneon. the New General Manager in Australia, for the Commonwealth Line arrived by Die Morton Bay. ITc said the lino had come .to stay, despite much adverse criticism l\nd trouble with unions. The lino was receiving a fair share of business and would win through.

“Land of Beauty, Hope and Glory!” Realm of treasures manifold, Land still new in song and story, Rut in silence hoary old! Face thy future bold and virile, Let no fears thy faith allure : Render germs of evil s ( orile, 'JYensure Woodn’ Great Peppermint