AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1923, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. THE MISSING. SYDNEY, .May 1. The names of the “.Amy Turner’s” missing are given as follows: —Captain Neilson and his wife; J. Rawpack, E, A. Frazer, W. Durkin (or Deerkin), IV. Couch, W. Wahlress (or Ahlross), J. E. Jones, K. K. Oldberg (or Hoh 1 berg), T. W. Holland, J. Neeson, C. Wood and S. E. Ogned. There i, an unconfirmed report that Durkin, Wood, Ogden end Neeson left the. vessel before she sailed from Newcastle. NO XKWo. SYDNEY Mav 2. ’IT lere are no fresh tidings regarding the Amy Turner. A RIG THEFT. SYDNEY, April 30. During .Saturday night, II hags of registered letters and parcels were rifled at the Parcels Post Office at Central Square. The thief apparently was aware that there was no all-night staff employed on Saturday, and lie secreted himself in the building prior to closing. The hags were ripped open, and a number of letters were opened. Those containing cheques were thrown aside, hut it is believed that 209 others besides a large number of registered parcels are missing. The mail was awaiting dispatch to inter-State and foreign destinations. This robbery follows; a similar occurrence in February, when 25 hags were lilled. A UST'RA I.FAN DECISIONS. NO WATERING DOWN. SYDNEY. Api il 30. The joint conference between the delegates of the Australian Labour Party and the representatives of the unions has reaffirmed the Red or Socialism objective adopted at the Brisbane 192 L conference. It was resolved that a plank he inserted in the Labour platform, making it a criminal offence for outsiders Lo take the place of strikers during a strike, punishable by imprsonmetit up to six months; also that the registration of the “loyalist” unions formed since the 1917 maritime strike fie cancelled; also that the members of trades unions, while locked out. shall receive full maintenance. These decisions are being remitted to the annual conference, l«» he held in June. MAY DAY. MELBOURNE, April 29. The executive of the Northern branch of the Minors’ Federation is emU.ivonring to have May I declared a- public holiday. The idea is to allow all the miners in the northern field to come together for a day’s enjoyment.. TIIE HICKSON MISSION. (Received this dav at 10.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 2.

The committee in charge of the nickson mission at Grafton state 139 cases ace reported cured or definitely relieved. They were carefully investigated and found genuine. Others might he described ns improved, hut it is too early to speak definitely, is claimed the cures included lame crippled, ■semi-blind, and various chronic diseases. A crippled man aged 95, is now able to walk. Several thousand arc undergoing treatment at Newcastle. Among the claimed cures are a deaf and dumb man and woman, and two paralytics who have abandoned crutches.

Bishops and clergy intend to continue Hickson’s methods after his departure with a view to sustaining the revived faith and spiritual healing. Hickson will visit Now Zealand at the end of his .Australian tour.

SHOW PROFIT. (Received this cbiv at 9.25 a.m.) SYDNEY. May 2. The Royal Agricultural Society made a record profit of thirty thousand on the late Show. CRICKET PROFITS MELBOURNE. May 2. Profits from matches played by A facia ion’s team in Melbourne were .0251 of which Victoria's share is £BB. MELBOURNE CUP STAKES. MELBOURNE, May 2. Victoria Racing (Tub has raised the sweepstake for starters in the Melbourne Cup to £75. FOOTBALL DISQUA LIFIGATTOX. SYDNEY. May 2. New South Wales Rugby League endorse the New Zealand League life disqualification imposed on Tailored who was desirous of playing for Balmain. The League endorsements are purely a formal action in accordance with the agreement between New South \\ ales and New Zealand bodies. Tailored was informed he should approach the New Zealand League for a removal of the ban before seeking to play in Australia. NOMINATED IMMIGRANTS. SYDNEY. May 2. The State Government decided to extend the facilities granted relatives nominating immigrants for assisted passages to residents in the State who may nominate any person, provided they can produce satisfactory evidence regarding their health and character. LOAN MATTERS. SYDNEY, May 2. Air Cocks announced that Cabinet laid declined three millions, the amount over subscribed for the rural loan, in consequence of a promise made to the Commonwealth to keep off the mo new market during the period of the conversion of the loan.