AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1923, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

AUSTRALIAN AND M.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

NEW HEBRIDES, '•Received this day at 8.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE. July 18In the House of Representatives Mr Bruce tabled an amended New Hebrides Convention, vatnied by French and British Governments last year. The. eondoninium system established under tho 100(3 Convention is retained, amended in certain, directions, making lor clearer distinction in jurisdiction and administration of the two poweis. A report covering the convention states. „ineo the ratification, provisions cumin, r under the British control been brought into operation, Hie French authorities however, have been inactive causing a delay in matters affecting the joint- administraton. Iherefoie none of the new proposals affecting joint control have yet been given effect. The report further states no proposal for a division of the islands lias been discussed by the two parties. \\ lnle a division would undoubtedly solve many dHiculties in administration, it would also create fresh difficulties of a serious character. It is possible this division mnv ultiinalelv be found the best, and the only solution of the difficulty.

TRAWLERS SOLD

(Received this (lav at 8.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, July R>

Government is winding up the State trawling industry and has sold four trawlers. It is stated a New Zealander has purchased one for CIWK) and offered £3500 for another.

MILITARY HORSES

SYDNEY. July 111

In the annual report Sir Harry C heavel (inspector General of military forces, refers lo the growing shortage of military horses in Australia. He says the project of Australia producing in any quantity the class of horses which established such a record duiing tin' last war is so doubtful, that he considers the matter worthy of serious attention. The last- remount order from India for five thousand look many months to fill. Thousands are rejected, chiefly on account of had conformation generally, want of substance and hone. It was obvious the standing of the riding horse was deteriorating and breeders were doing liftle to prevent it. NS W. MEN' RESUMING. SYDNEY, duly 18. The Council of the Coal .Miners' !■ edcration has ratified the terms ol the settlement in tin- Northern fields dispute. All tiic mines will shortly resume work.