AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1924, Page 2

AMERICAN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN ANU N.E. CABLE ASSOCIATION NKW FOI'NDLANI) AND PROHIBITION. ST. JOHNS (Newfoundland) Aug. 0 The Legislature of Newfoundland gave a reading to a. Bill providing for the abolition of prohibition, and the substitution of a measure based on the Quebec Liquor Act. and alsu an alternative Bill, proposed iti the nature nl a temporary measure, to permit the sale of beer and wines ijt hotels. Both Rills were sent to a joint Committee of the Legislature.

SCIMNT 1 STS IN CANADA. OTTAWA. Aug. (1. The gathering of the world’s most famous scientists tit Toronto i.s of vast importance to Canada, is the opinion of the Infill mouthers of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Canada’s position will find a higher place in Britain and Europe as it result of the fact that these men vt learning and knowledge of the scientific research essential in the development of natural resources will take back first-hand information of Canada’s heritage of agriculture, forests, minerals’ ami waterways. 111 their t'niversitv lectures, they will bring in and colour their teachings with expert advice as to Canada's industrial concerns, and will perform a service that is hound to have a far-reaching effect in Canada.