COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4, 5 September 1913, Page 6

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association 1 Sydney, September 4. A fire at Crookwoll destroyed the premises of Furner Brothers' (storekeepers), Denning (cabinetmaker), Kershaw (newsagent), and I'uinei (auctioneer). The damage amounted

to £41,000, and all except Denning were insured. The block of buildings belonged to the Methodist Church Trust. ... ■-5 ) ;■ B Brisbane, September 4. The steamer Aldenham, when man oenvring, crashed into the steamei

Hobart, which was moored at the wharf. Three of the Hobart s plates wore stove in and a hole eight feet square was made in the AldViham s bows. The Hobart was struck well above the water-line. Sydney, September 4.

A brutal murder was committed at Forest Bridge, near Jerilderie. A sliearer was found with his head and face battered to a pulp. A cheque was found in his pocket. He was a young and temperate man. It is supposed that the motive was robbery. ('Received 8.30 a.ra.) Melbourne, September 5. As anticipated, Mr Fisher’s censuie motion was negatived on the casting, vote of the Speaker. Twenty-two voted each side, and witli five pairs’ the full strength of the House was accounted for. The Address-in-Reply was then

adopted on the voices, and the House adjourned. Sydney, September 5. The Herald predicts that owing to the death of Mr Kelly, consequent on the critical state of the parties, there will be an early and abrupt termination of the State session. Mr Holman vouchsafed no reply to

a question in the Assembly as to whether lie was in a position to contradict the persistent statements that the session was going to end next week. Mr Wade’s question as to whether the Premier intended to issue a writ for the vacant seat also failed to draw information. The Herald adds that it is understood that a meeting of the caucus issued a ukase to the Ministry that in view of the closeness of numbers, Parliament should close without delay.

(Received 8.30 a.m.) Sydney, September 5. According to the latest advices, after killing Warner, the Papuans roasted and ate the greater part of the body. Adelaide, September 5. A Redistribution Bill which has been introduced into the Assembly provides for an increase in the membership ol the Council from eighteen to twenty, and the Assembly from forty to fortysix.

. Melbourne, September 5. The Chinn enquiry before the Senate Committee is proceeding. Chinn was severely cross-examined regarding his qualifications as an engineer. (Received 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, September 5. The week’s wool sales closed firfn with good competition at opening rates.