AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) A TRAGEDY. SYDNEY, Oct. 8. The body of Airs Elizabeth Downes was found in her home at Ashfield by her son when the latter returned from work, with her head battered in. It is thought Airs Downes surprised a burglar who battered her head with a flat-iron. AN INQUIRY SOUGHT. SYDNEY, Oct. 7. Following the allegations in connection with the Liquor Bill (cabled yesterday), Air Roney states that lie intends to ask for a Royal Commission to inquire into the whole question of the passing of the Liquor Amendment; Act. He adds that his Association did not secure the amendment which it sought, because it was outbid by the other interests, coupled with the fact that it would not pay in advance.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1927, Page 3
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128AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1927, Page 3
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