AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1924, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAIILK ASSOCIATION FEDERAL WHEAT POOL. (Received this day at 3 a.m.) MELBOURNE. July 10. Mr Bruce conferred with the State Ministers in regard to the pro] used wheat pools and the Commonwealth attitude but no, definite proposals have been submitted. Mr Bruce pointed out the Federal Government would not entertain the idea of dealing with a number of separate pools even if

t is disposed to recognise any pools it all. The Government is only to (insider the Federal proposal.

TOLL OF THE SKA. HOBART, July 11. At the inquest on Captain Proule

and bis son Vernon, who were drowned, Algy Sproule, another son, gave evidence. that when the boat capsized be shouted to bis father and brother who

rere asleep in the cabin below. He loard bis father scream as the limit iceled, the water completely flooding he cahin.

The diver who recovered the bodies gave evidence that the captain was clasping bis son in bis arms. He bad evidently awakened and roused his son. but had been overwhelmed in the act of forcing the slide. A verdict of accidental death was returned. AUSTRALIAN FILM CENSORSHIP. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) MELBOURNE, July 10. During 1923-21 the Commonwealth films censor eliminated twenty thousand feet from 221 films. PROPAGANDA IN LINER. ADELAIDE, July 10. The presence of several ardent Sinn Eeiners aboard |thc Karadinc on a voyage from England and their propaganda meetings greatly annoyed the other passengers who consider the conduct was utterly disloyal. 'Hie ring leader is said to lie a nominated civilian.

QUEENSLAND SUGAR. III! [SHANE, July 15. Premier Theodore announced that the Government, has arranged with the sugar refining companies t• * deal with tile w hole "f Ihe 1921 sugar crops of Queensland. ROBBERY UNDER ARMS. MELBOURNE. July 15. Charles Alsnp and Murray Davis were committed lor trial on charges of robbery under arms, in connection with the card party hold up oil June 17.