AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1923, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. FAMILIES FLOODED OUT. tßeceived this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY. S.-pt. 9. As a result of recent heavy rains the Lachlan river was Hooded and at Forbes lilt v -families were compelled lo remove Irom the lowlands. Considerable stock losses are reporled. COLLIERY DISASTER FUND. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY. Sept, 10. The public art- generously subscribing to the newspaper and other funds in aid of Cellbirtl Colliery disaster victims. FOOD FOR JAPAN. SYDNEY, Sept. 10. The steamer Australmounl sails on Saturday laden with loodstulls and clothing for Japan. BROADCASTING. MELBOURNE. Sept. 10. The Postmaster General ha- s< i, aside hand wave length.- ol 2-rJ to >9 metres for Use of broadcasting stations desiring to provide a free (iirertainment programme. A SUGAR MILL. BRISBANE. Sept. 10 The lender lor £289.01:0 was ae(■;•],!ed by Ihe Queensland Government lor I lie erection of a sugar mill al Tullv River. Maryborough. Il will la one of the largest, mills in the State, with a crushing capacity of 150,009 lons, and will he ready by October 1925. AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER. PERTH, Sept. 10. Mr Bruce was lelidered a civic reception. lie said the British Empire. Urifted States and Japan were three |>,we;- vit silly concerned m 'he maintenance ol peace iu the I acitle. Lie proposed to do all in his power al (he Imperial Conference to bring about an alliance of Pacific .powers to ensure peace, in lieu of a Pacific base.