AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1924, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLK ASSOCIATION, EXPORT OF APPLES. .MELBOURNE. Jan. 20. The Fruit Council, after discussion, agreed to export apples with black spots, if of a uniform size, and the skin is unbroken. GOVERNOR’S SALARY REDUCED. HOBART, Jan. 20. 11l the Assembly, on the Estimates, the Governor's salary was reduced by £1 by fourteen votes to twelve, as an indication of the Government’s desire to appoint local Governor. THE STAN DEI) STEAAIKK. HOBART. Jau. 20. Launceston reports that two tugs endeavoured to shift the Port Lyttelton at high tide, but failed. Another attempt will be- made to-day.

THE ROYAL WEDDING. SYDNEY, Jan. 27. Yesterday, the occasion of the Japanese Royal .Wedding at Tokio, was celebrated by the three Japanese warships in Sydney Harbour. They were decorated with hunting, and they fired a royal salute. SEVERE STORM. BRISBANE, Jan. 20 A severe thunderstorm caused heavy damage in the city. It disorganised the electric light- and tram services. There were many narrow escapes in wrecked buildings. GARDENS MURDERS. .MELBOURNE. Jan. 27. Despite tireless efforts by the police, List, the student, has not yet been captured, in connection with the Botanical Garden shootings. LIFE SAVERS DROWNED. SYDNEY, January 27. During a life saving exhibition at AVooolongong with lifelines, three competitors became entangled. .Tames King was drowned, and tiie two others were sent to the hospital in a. serious condition.