AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 September 1929, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

A PLANE CRASHES

(Australian Press Association)',. SYDNEY, Sept. 4.

Striking tlie ground with terrific force a Moth plane crashed into a paddock near Gootamundra and was wrecked. The occupants Jeffreys and George had remarkable escapes, suffering only head injuries. When the plane appeared over the town the airmen were seen \yaving frantically. 11 is obvious they were in trouble and wanted to land quickly. The machine had run out of petrol. TEACHERS’ SALARIES. SYDNEY, Sept. 4. Increases estimated at approximately £70,000 have been conceded to male school teachers. All grades of teachers will benefit. The claims of women teachers have been submitted to the Industrial Commission. SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BIG LOSS. ADELAIDE, Sept. 4. The annual report of South Australian railways for the year shows an actual loss of £1,182,16(3. VICTORIAN LOSSES 1 MELBOURNE, Sept. 4. Victorian railways account for the financial year shows a deficit of £62,829.

All authorities agreed that it was impossible to tell if a beast was diseased while it was still alive. An animal passed through many hands during its lifetime but none' of these, except the butcher, who handled it last, had to stand the loss, A united front was necessary with a view to securing an amendment of the' Act. If there were adequate compensation diseased meat which was now sometimes, sold would be condemned as the butcher would call an inspector in if in any doubt. It was pointed out that a Slaughtering and Inspection Act would come before the House at an early date, and an opportunity would be afforded to give evidence before the Agricultural and Stock Committee.