AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 August 1923, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION SUMATRA COMMISSION. MELBOURNE, August 0. The report of the Koval Commission which inquired into the loss of the Sumatra has been tabled in the House of Representatives. It states that exceptionally heavy gales overtook the vessel north ol Tacking Point and most probably the Sumatra shipped a succession of heavy seas which overwhelmed her; that the vessel was properly manned, adequately provided with life saving appliances and left Sydney in good sea-worthy condition. The cargo was safe and properly stowed, and the vessel was iie-t overloaded. Ihe report concludes that no blame could he attached to anyone.

WEATHER IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY. Aug b. Stormy conditions have prevailed, with heavy rain and rough seas since Saturday. The weather is bitterly cold as a result of the heaviest snowfalls in the Blue Mountains and on the Central tablelands, known for many year-.

N.S.YY. COAL DISPUTE. 'Received this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. b. Emir collieries in the northern fields have declined to resume with the remainder. it is understood that the Council of tlie Federation at a meeting on Tuesday will enforce the clau-c providing for the resumption oi all cniiieries.

A CREW CD SLOW. BRISBANE, Aug. 0. (In ihe arrival of ihe Adelaide, incin hers of the crew stated that on account of the poor quality of the Inod on the reei'Ml non hern crui-e. ihr men called a meeting of the lower deck and decided to go slow at u ork u iiorovcr i lie vessel coaled. Some cut llie falls attached to several boats in attract the attiiilinu of lhe nllieers. Captain Stevenson int e: \ ieu vI. declined to com*

FIBI'S IN I‘ANEE 1 ELDS. BRISBANE. Aug. (>. Damage in tie exleli! of C17.(10D was cause I by lire- in l lie eanelields in Mnlgiave district. The police discovered a candle and rag saturated in a held at 11 iglileigh, where a dozen tires were reported.