AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1923, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

U7HTIIAJ >AN AND N. 7.. CAtll.E ASSOCIATION SOI.AII OiiSEftVA'l lONS, SYDNEY. Sepi. -2-2. Alfred Moore, director of Har(|ii<' liala solar observatory of the Smithsoninn 1 11st itm ion. Arizona, in conjunction with Doctor Bigot. Director of Biverview Observatory, is completing the installation of a set of solar radiation observing apparatus. It is expected that the first experiments will lie conducted within a few days. .Moore explained that the apparatus embodies the latest improvements, and limy lie said to be the last word in instrumental equipment- for solar radiation measurement. Scientists agree the variation of the sun’s heat from day to dnv probably affects weather conditions, and as a change follows several days later, it is possible by calculating (ho radiations to forecast the changes by several days. Bigot said I’ivcrview would not heroine a lore casting station, but merely to supply to metcorologi-ts the dat;i which would help them to arrive at forecasts. Will EI.ESS (It,VMM r. 1...5-•SYDNEV. •SYDNEV. Sept. I* isk says the British Post Office is to blame for the hitch in the completion of the agreement with the .Marconi Coy. for the erection of a high power station in England, which is necessary to be completed to’ connec t with the highpower station to be erected in Australia. Every proposal to provide additional avenues of communication betveon Brent Britain and other parts of the Empire has met with strong opposition by the British Bast OHire. notably the laying of the Bnc ifir cable years ago. It would have been a serious matter if the work bad been he'd tip. ns Australia, acting cm Mr Baldwin's assurance early in the year proceeded to establish a costly, comprehensive. wireless system.

A UK! ESTATE. SYDNEY. . 22. Tlu? Now South Wnlos estate of the Into Sir Junto* Burns, hits boon sworn for probate ;it £330.030. Tito will providos it heijiiest of £10,0(10 for Burnside Homes itnd tin additions! £.V()oO towards building another home: £IOOO eatli for the Presbyterian Church. Qiieesland and West ml in ; t'ol'O to the Salvation Army; £2OOO to hospitals and £IOOO to colleges; £IO.OOO is divided amongst ofiico employees of Burns’ Philip and Company; and COD!) among his domestics. Also, his line home and grounds to the Presbyterian Church, on the death of his son, or if the latter dot-ides not to reside there. All gills are free of duty.

UK DEMOTION LOAN. SYDNEY. Sept. 22. Mr Earle Page announced to dale 321 millions towards the total of £38.700,0(10 redemption loan,, hate been raised. AUSTRALIAN CYCLONE. SYDNEY. September 23. Tito town of Orifl'uhs reports that the gale itnroofed and damaged hundreds of buildings in that district, and caused great havoc in the orchards. Many fruit- trees were uprooted. The damage there is estimated at £20,000. Great destruction amongst the timber fences was reported on all hands. At Ur nil wood, a hoy named Gowan was fatally struck by a parapet falling into the street.

Reports from country districts indicate that many thousand pounds worth of damage has been done by the storm to crops and buildings. At T.ithgow. on the Blue Mountains, the roof of a bits laden with passengers was blown across the road. The Protestant Hall at Pit-ton was blown into the street. The Railway .Station at Eish River was blown across the line. Numerous other singular occurrences are reported.