AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1928, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Australian Press Association.)

TOBACCO INVEST LG ATION. SYDNEY, July 9. *' Investigations conducted with the object of discovering the source of a peculiar aroma in Australian-grown tobacco which militates against extensive use of the leaf in the manufacture of smoking mixtures, is believed likely to have a far-reaching effect on the industry in New South Wales, \ mtoriu and Southern Queensland. Tests support the exi>ert theory that the o >- jectionable feature is due to the fact that the soil is impregnated for centuries with essential oil of eucalyptus. Experiments in North Queensland where eucalyptus do not the soils, show' tobacco equal to the best American can he grown. Consequently it is believed that eventually the production of the leaf will be transferred to that area.

THE AURORA. SYDNEY, July 9. The Aurora Australis made a fine spectacle in 'the south-western sky last night. It is the rarest of phenomenon, and delighted thousands of suburban residents. It was also observed at Melbourne. ~,,- T/ TASMANIAN RAILWAY TROUBLE. LAUNCESTON, July 9. Grievances among employees on the Tasmanian railways are causing friction, and a manifesto is being prepared declaring the railways black A crisis is not expected for a fortnight. BOATING FATAL! FA. BRISBANE, July 9.

William Corbett, missing since •June 19th, was discovered upon a mgget cliff near Yeppoon, whore lie was cas when his motor launch was dashed the rocks. He had since lived upon raw fish. His companion, Ale Laitny, was drowned.