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Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1922, Page 4

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N.S.W. EDUCATION. SYDNEY, July 29.

The' Education proposals of the Government provide that fees should be paid for secendary schools. It is expected that such revenue will pay the interest on half a million for school repairs. Cabinet discussed the thrice revised estimates, and subsequently announced the expenditure aud revenue will balance, avoiding the necessity for increased taxation.

FEDERAL POLITICS. MELBOURNE, July 29

In the House of Representatives, a motion was agreed to for increasing New South Wales representatives to twenty-eight. Mr Groom moved tile adoption of the scheme, ftflecting A ictoria, which ; reluced its electorates by one. Air Gibson of the Country Party moved an amendment asking foij a new scheme, having special repjard to community interests. lie said if the census were taken during, a show or Cup week, Victoria would save a seat, as it was deprived of one, by only ten thousand votes. Mr Hughes agreed to accept the amendment for a fresh scheme, with a direction eliminating schemes affecting other States he agreed to. A deputation asked Mr Hughes to establish an Australian voluntary wheat pool during the coming season. Mr Hughes agreed with a voluntary pool and guaranteed 3s per bushel at railway s tations. He declined to promise more until advised by Messrs Denison and Miller.

SYDNEY WEATHER. SYDNEY, July 29. Squally boisterous conditions {prevailed oil the Coast till late yesternight. Many vessels returned to port owing to heavy seas. The’ morning was lino and bright, but clouds are banking.

.MOTOR -FATALITY. SYDNEY, July 29.

Mrs Dalgliesh, nee Miss Maxwell Scott, a descendant of Sir alter Scott was killed in a motor fatality at Goulburn.

THE WEATHER. MELBOURNE, July 30

Heavy rain resulted in floods in Gippslnnd district. Considerable damage was done. Numbers of settlers have been compelled to leave their homes. A rescue boat at Orbost overturned and the man aboard, named F. I’helan was drowned. SYDNEY. July 30. The rain, so opportune for the growing wheat crops and providing toed for the winter lias caused a set-back to the shearing, which was just getting into full swing. Rain fell over about one-thud of New South Wales, including outback and western areas and towards the Queensland border. where it was badly needed. R.S.A. VENT CHE. MEUBOCRNE. July 30. A conference of the Returned Soldiers’ and Sailors’ league decided to purchase from the Federal Cover immt tkc Geelong Woollen Mills. The estimated value is £25,000.