AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1927, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] BUSH FIRES. SYDNEY, Feb. 5. A bush fire swept tho Upper Murray for 25 miles from Corryong and fanned by- a hot wind is ravaging miles of country, causing enormous damage. MELBOURNE, Feb. 5. A change of wind fanned, the bush fires near Beechworth into fresh activity. The .'bills presented an awe inspiring spectacle from all points of tho compass. Dense black smoke was blown over the town. The poition was slightly relieved by an outbreak at the township of Woolshed, being controlled, as from this direction tho greatest danger was feared. COTTON CROP. SYDNEY, Feb. 5. Arrangements have been completed whereby the Australian cotton spinners will take over the whole of the Queensland cotton crop this season. This is tho first time in the history of Australian fanning that tho entire crop has been bought by manufacturers direct from the growers. ABANDONED. MELBOURNE, Feb. 5. The Helen Moore has been abandoned The tug which went to her assistance found the vessel leaking rapidly and sho returned with the Helen Moore’s crew. It has not yet been decided whether any attempt will be made to salvage the vessel. SPEED MANIA. SYDNEY, Feb. 6. Another sensational smash occurred on the Marolibra Speedway yesterday, when a car driven by I' red ® ar ’ travelling eighty-five miles an hom went over the bank and crashed through an electric light pole. Barlow suffered a fractured spine and a fractured thigh. He died subsequently. FATAL CHINESE AFFRAY. PERTH, Feb. C. As the result of a fight between two Chinamen at Spearwood. All Poy was stabbed and died on tho way to the hospital. Tho other Sue Wall was arrested and charged with murder.