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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9364, 5 February 1909, Page 5

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United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, February 4. Judge Barnes has been raised to tlie baronage upon his resignation from the Divorce Court owing to illhealth. Mr Justice Bigham succeeds him in the presidency. Mr Andrew Hamilton becomes a Judge of the King’s Bench. Rear- Admiral^Wiiliam Henry May succeeds Admiral Bridgeman in the commanu of the Home Fleet. At Mr [Ooghlan’s instance, the International Cold Storage Association has agreed to allow Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa each one representative on the permanent committee. Mendelssohn’s centenary is being celebrated in many English cities. Sydney, February 4. The barque Hippolas, which was grounded in the Clarence River, has been refloated. • A meeting of the combined Unions at Broken Hill decided to accept Mr Jastiop Higgin’s award when announced, The Proprietary directors meet to-morrow to discuss their attitude towards Justice Higgin’s finding. Received February 5, 8.15 a.m. London, February 4. Williamson has secured the Australian rights of “The Englishman’s Home.” Washington, February 4, The House of Representatives at Washington reversed the army aeronautical gram and deleted the clausa. London, February 4, Colonel Chaytor, a Now Zealander, has passed the Staff College examination. The , debenture holders have appointed a receiver for the Crystal Palace Company,