AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1923, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. HOCKEY TEAM'S TOUR. SYDNEY. July 26. The following i- the itinerary of the New Zealand hockey leant: August. 2 and J, Kcumoiv; 6, Duntreoii - 8. New South Wales: 1!, Australian test at Sydney; IS. Queensland at Brisbane; 26. Australian Universities, at Melbourne; 23. Victoria; and sail on 28 by the Mocraki from Melbourne. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL. MELBOURNE. July 27. The House of Representatives adopted tin* .Minister of Works' motion that it was expedient, to ore.-t provisional Parliament House buildings at ('nolle rra. A bill providing for the appointment of tin additional member of the Tarifl I’onrtl representing the primary producers was read a sciond time. THE SF.MATR V ENQUIRY. SYDNEY. July 27. Evidence at the Sumatra inquiry, mostly by former captains, officers and deck officials, showed that they considered her a good sea vessel, and in good repair, and well found, with her wireless in proper condition when she left on the fatal voyage, alter a thorough overhaul at Sydney. The Sumatra inquiry hits concluded. No new facts came to light and counsel commenced their addresses. racing CLUB'S REVENUE. MELBOURNE. July 27. The Victoria Racing Club’s revenue for the year was £168.000. The added money totalled £86,000. Tile profits for the vear were £20,000.

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