AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1924, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUBTttXLIAN AND N.Z- OAW.X ASSOCIATION A SYDNEY FIRE. SYDNEY. December 13. Fanned by the strong wind, a fire occurred late last night on the premises occupied by .lolin Craven Burleigh Ltd., anil Messrs Deaton and Spencer, at tlie rear of Dewar's Whisky warehouse, at the corner of Douglas Street and Douglas Lane, one of the most congested blocks in the city being menaced. Owing to the fumes from chemicals, tlie firemen had great difficulty in dealing with the outbreak. The damage is estimated at forty thousand sterling. A MAN MURDERED. • SYDNEY, December 13. The dead body of a man. believed to he .lames Dwyer about sixty, wa.s found on the road, close to Bowenfels station, near I.ithgnw. with the head severely battered and throat deeply cut. ’There were several stabs in the region of the heart. The police are of tlie opinion it is a case of murder. Assisted, h.v the residents they are scouring the Neighbourhood in search for the perpetrator. SYDNEY WOOL SALES. SYDNEY, Dec. Hi. At the wool sales there was keen competition for all lines excepting super merinos, the prices for which were 7> per cent lower. Good to average merinos and crossbreds realised full late rates. Greasy merino made to 32', pence and bellies thirty-four, both records for Syjnev. CROPLKY INQUIRY. SYDNEY, December Hi. The Royal Commission inquiring as to alleged corruption in the City Council, has presented its report to the Cabinet. It scathingly criticises certain civic administrative methods leaving it to the Government to take whatever action may he necessary. A SERIOUS FIRE. MELBOURNE, December 10. Fire destroyed James’ and wood's furniture store in East Melbourne, the damage being twenty thnuaud. TUB PURSER CASE. MELBOURNE. Dei ember 17. Mr .T. Cortecn. part owner of Purser, is stated to have said that the case against the Victorian Racing Club is to he withdrawn. Tt is understood that there is a possibility Heroic may be taken to Engliiiul, whither Messrs Corteen and Godh> leave shortly. A SIGNIFICANT STATEMENTiReceived this dav at 9.t0 n.m.) MELBOURNE. Dec. 17. Lord Jellicoe maintained Ins attitude of silence on naval defence at the civic reception tendered to him. hut referring to the remarks of Mr Matt, the Sneaker of the House of Representatives who declared that Singapore was vital and that Australia should pay her proper share. Lord .lelluoe said it was not now his place to comment cm Mr Watt’s remarks, no matter how much he agreed with what he said. ITALIANS RUSH FOR AUSTRALIA. PERTH. Dee. L. Sir John McM’hae. formerly AgentGeneral for Yictoria. who has just arrived from England, said that quite a fleet of Italian ships is now on the point of being finished for the purpose of bringing immigrants to Australia. The people will have to pay only £8 sterling per head, and they will bring their own food and! sleep on the decks of the vessels. TUG DISPUTE SETTLED. PERTH. Dev. 17. At the conclusion of a meeting of seamen it was announced that a settlement had been reached in the local strike. In some instances the tug employees receivy inoniuses of $2 per week i

dairy control POLL. . MELBOURNE. Hoe. 1.. The completed result of the pod «>'- der tlie Dairy Control Act shows 3, .9,0 in favour and 333, against. FREMANTLE. Dec. 1• • Arrived.—Ora ilia front Loudon. RILI.TARDS. PERTH. Dec. 17. playing against Bert Teague. Walter I .indrum made a good break ol 4,2 ‘>n his first visit to the table, tins being a world’s record. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT EXPORT. PERTH. Dec. 17. The Minister of Agriculture states that lie expected the amount- of wheat available for export would be fifteen million bushels, this lieing worth about £5.000,000. TROTTING RACE FOR WOMEN. SYDNEY. Dee. 17. An innovation at the Menangle Park Trotting Meeting was a race for women riders or drivers. There were only eight starters, seven horses being ridden. Accomplished horsemanship was displayed, but the advisability of holding such fronts lots been discussed by pinny: