AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1923, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABI.E ASSOCIATION

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SYDNEY. Sep. 22

Mr Paxton, President of the Chamber of Commerce, says: —" It is a most •extraordinary attitude for tlie Commonwealth to adopt in reiusing to admit New Zealand letters on the basis of the Id postage. This policy is shortsighted, especially as foreign nations are prepared to receive such correspondence without tax. The Common wealth would not be involved in loss, unless she adopted a reciprocal rate of Id on letters to New Zealand. Not long since New Zealand and Australia reached a reciprocal tariff anaiigmont. when New Zealand unquestionably gave, more than she is likely to receive. It is not a neighbourly action now to refuse to admit Nov; Zealand correspondence at a rate which affects New Zealand, and not Australia.” Mr Kerr (President of the Chambers of Manufacturers) said: land can revert to Id postage, Australia should lie able to dr. so.. Cheaper postage invariably means freer exchange in trade and commerce, and a corresponding stimulus in the relations of manufacturers.”

THE BARON BLANTYRE. SYDNEY, Sep. 23. The steamer Alary Horloek has arrived from Durban. She reports that on August loth, she picked up a wireless message Imm the missing steamer Huron Blantyre. which was then five days out from Durban, stating that she was meeting with extremely had weather. The message abruptly ended. All attempts to resume touch were futile. The Mary Horloek experienced hitmen n weather throughout her voyage. The worst is’ now feared for the Baron Itlautyie. BODIES WASHED ASHORE. PERTH, Sep. 23. The body of Albert Anderson, one of file crew of the " Sea Flower ” has been washed ashore. 1 1 is practically eottnin the other four men missing—l lansen (captain). Cornish (mate)), and Oscar Anderson and .Bilims Hrav (seamen) —were drowned. liKLLliiI’D MINE DISASTER. SYDNEY. Sep. 22. The courthouse at Cessnoek, where the Hellhird . inquiry is being held, is daily crowded with miners, listening to (he evidence. To-day’s evidence consisted of the graphic stories of men who were in the pit at the time the alarm was given. Currie, a clipper, gave evidence that most of tho men smoked ft good deal when below. Nearly all smoked cigarettes. Noble, under manager at the Bellbird. who took a prominent part in the rescue woik, told a story of his efforts lo warn men. and get them out alter the lire was reported lo him. LOAN FAILS. .MELBOURNE, Sep. 22.

The rate of interest lodged with the Victorian Government, for investment lias been increased by cue quarter per cent. The Melbourne Board of Works’ 5.1 per cent loan lias failed, the applications reaching only thirty thousand. TORRENS RIVER OVERFLOWS, ADELAIDE, Sen. 23. Following a gale and heavy rain, the Torrens river overlhiwcd. isolating the western suburbs, and causing a suspension of tram ami train services. Large areas wen- Hooded. ’I he waters invaded many houses, causing much damage. The residents spent an anxious night, -sleeping on tables, and utilising other makeshifts, Lo escape the water. Boats e ere employed in some dismals in supply those isolated with provisions. Reports from the country state that there were a number of washouts on the railways and considerable damage was done. COUNCILLORS PROTEST. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) BRISBANE. Sept. 24. Three of Maryborough's aldermen have resigned as a protest against the Council deciding. h.v a vote. not. To suppress the gambling games being conducted in aid of charities.

p.OARD OF control. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) Af ELBOPRNE. Sept. 21. The Cricket Board of Control at the annual meeting, dci ided it was nimbitto send a team to New /.calami during the forthcoming season. A cnmmiiue was apuinleil to draw up a list of matches for a visit of an English team next year, and also to inspect the Brisbane ground to ascertain it it is suitable lor test dicket. It was resolved to request the Marylehone Club lo agree to the Australian method ol appointing umpires for test, matches in both England and Australia.

nelson reitcs

SYDNEY. Kept. 21

Mr Earle Page who is touring the North Coast, discovered at Yulilon.»ome interesting Nelson relics in possession of C. Lillingston, whose wiles "i-aud-fallier. Captain Ogilv.v. was one of Nelson’s captains. Nelson urcseiited him with a line old wash-stam nun lit til ms ii.si'cl nlxwiril tko s II P- * l 11 - ston also possesses a number ol ...her treasures and lieirlnnms. Attei li.ifall,nr. ( apt • Ogilv.v came to Australia and settled in the valley, his sou. built, at a cost ol forty thousand Mulin', a solid stone < nstle where tin descendants now live. It. is «" . tin., of Moorish castles ... M'a.n- a. < has a large courtyard m the u nt . . - Earle Page proposes to secure a bun " th- Nelson relics and utiior uhiects ol historic interest, to display at the l.m p.ii-e Exhibition in London.