AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1923, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. SEARCH FOR TRF.YKSSA. SYDNEY - , June 7. Three vessels nie searching for the crew of the Trevcssn each zigzagging across routes in the vicinity of the wreck. It is believed strong seas have carried the boats away. SUPFLIES BEING DEPLETED. (Received this day at 12.45 p.m.) •SYDNEY, June 7. The coal position remains unchanged. Available stacks are being steadily depleted. The Council of the One Big Union movement recommended lo the l itions that unless a. settlement is reached in a fortnight, an appeal would he made to the whole trade union movement fur financial assistance to tight I lie e< al vendors. IRISH ENVOYS. (Received this day at 10.1,) a.m.) SYDNEY, June 7. Mr Bavin told a deputation of parliamentarians which requested a trial hv jury for the Irish Envoys, that the State's proceedings in the Police Court would have led to a jury, hut the Commonwealth intervened with a special Board which will take precedence. If the Board did not recommend deportation the Envoys ease would go to a iury. Father O’Kelly was refused hail and went to gaol. He protested that he vun assaulted by the police, and sought the Board’s protection. The Chairman referred him to the Inspector General of Polite, whereupon O’Kelly withdrew the proceedings and asked to he taken to the cells. Neither v.ere represented by counsel. ROY GOVERNOR ARRESTED. this day at 10.10 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 7. The police arrested Roy Governor near Dublin after - an exchange of shots. Governor and a policeman were wounded. DETAILS OF ARREST. (Received this day at 11.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 7. Details of Roy Governor’s arrest show Sergeant Young and Constable Payne with a party of civilians, acting on a report LLat Governor had been some miles east of Muudooran, went out and surprised him sitting behind a tree sheltering. Ir. reply to a demand for surrender, the outlaw, who was armed villi a rille. hid behind a tree. Young tired and Governor icplied. A further exchange of shots followed, one el' Governor's bullets wounding Young in the arm and incapacitating him. The interchange ol shots continued until a well-diiectcd shut caught Governor in the back, as lie was running to another tree. He fell severely wounded and was later removed to Duhbo Hospital, where it was found the "bullet had penetrated n lung. His condition is serious. Governor's ramp was found well-stocked with Hour, sugar, mutton, ammunition, and a set of toilet requisites, lie told his captors that he got Ids tjushrang;;ng ideas Prom honks. Bo -ides tae wound in the arm. Aoung ineivvd a nasty wound in the hip irom the same bullet.

TASMANIAN FLOODS. HOBART, June 7. I'doocL occurred throughout the State. causing deva-tation among .sheep, mads, bridges and railways. obituary. SYDNEY. June 7. Obituary.—Sir Denison M iller. sixtythree years of age, from hearl-tailnrc. . SIR DENISON MILLER'S DEATH. (Received this day at 12.45 p.m.; SYDNEY, June 7. Miller’s death was sudden and unexpected. lie had been suffering from a cold for a lew day-', hut nothing serious was anticipated. As Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, he had gained a high reputation in connection with the flotation of war loans, repatriation schemes and patriotic movements generally. SHIPPING CHANGES. SYDNEY, June 7. Commencing with iho Moldavia’s voyage in September, the Peninsular Lino intends to eliminate Bombay with a view to accelerating the mail service to Australia. The Orient Line intends to abolish second-class passenger accommodation, commencing with the Ormuz, and provide more accommodation in the first and third classes. It is also proposed to reduce first-class fares. MR DOOLEY’S ATTITUDE. SYDNEY, June 7. Hr T. Duolev addressed the Conference in defence of his attitude as leader of the Parliamentary Party. The debate was adjourned till Thursday. beneficial rains. SYDNEY, June 7. Practically the whole state has reported additional rain yesterday, and a big increase in the wheat area sown i‘ expected in the next few weeks. SERVICES RECOGNISED. SYDNEY. .Lino 7. Lord Forster, on behalf of the l nit,,,l States Government presented F,-cakes, Captain of the cruiser Melbourne. with a pair of binoculars and u.->von seamen with gold medals each, in recognition of their historic service in rescuing the crew of the schooner Helen T! Sterling on 25m. January. B>2z. The gold watch end chain which Hie President of the United States desired to present to the late Bear Admiral Dumarosque. in (Oiuiection with the same event, was handed to Ins relatives.

PROPOSED NEW STATES. SYDNEY. June 7. V convention was opened at Armlduiu in connection with the , «° i ' ein^ r IVr the creation oi new State >. - Earle Page, in a speech favouring tlu ‘"VC i practical solution oi the calls ct : of industry, population, and wealth in two or three capital cities, and to stop stagnation and ictiogie. ing of the population and developmen a similar message advocating that new areas he allowed to work out tludr own salvation. COAL yon AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, .Tune 7. One of the outcomes of the Maitland coil strike is that coal i, being W* to Australia. Two c argoes of Bi jn h coal totalling 12.000 tons hat e been purchased for Adelaide at prices on a ' .... with local Newcastle coal. It r also stated that 'Welsh and American coal is