COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 54, 25 June 1914, Page 6

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

[By Eleoxeio Telbgeaph —Ooptbight] i Dotted Press Association.] (Received 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, J une 25. Ventura and Moonbria were scratched for the Epsom. At the wool sale there was a brisk market, with keen competition for all classes. Values were two and a half to five per cent above tbe May sales. The Telegraph, commenting on New Zealand prohibition, says: If the fiftyfive per cent vote is conceded by Parliament, the carrying of national prohibition is quite within probability. Arrangements are being made by the New South Wales and New Zealand Rugby Unions for a football match on August sth in aid of the Olympic Fund, half the proceeds to go to New Zealand if the Dominion has separate representation at the Olympic games. Systematic training of a team to meet the. New Zealanders during the coming tour have already commenced. The South African Board of Control has approved of the Australian cricket team, which departs on October 6. (Received 10.30 a.m.) Melbourne, June 25. The Federated Miners’ Association has applied to the Arbitration Court for re-registration. New rules were submitted to cover the points which led to the cancellation of the registration. - The final session of the State Parliament has opened. The programme submitted contains no startling legislation. , The Federal Parliament has resumed tile debate on Supply. In connection with the Papuan incident, when Herbert’s party was raided, it is stated that the incideht occurred at night. They were attacked with spears and clubs. Two shots were fired over the heads of the Natives to frighten them, and some of the Native police left outside thereupon without orders opened fire before Herbert could stop them. Four men, two boys, a girl, and a woman were, killed.