COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 56, 27 June 1914, Page 6

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

[By Eleotbio TKLaGBAPHr— Copyright] [United Pbbm Amooiation.l (Received 9.0 a.m.) Sydney, June 27. There is an outcry against the ferry /companies again substantially raising the fares, following the recent advance in the railway train rates. No further news has been received of the missing vessel, Alfred Fenning, and the worst is feared. Melbourne, June 27. The session has ended. Both Houses passed Supply Bills. In the valedictory speeches, Mr Cook said he hoped the coming elections would be able to shape the issues properly and get an intelligent verdict from the people. The Constitution was on its trial. (A member inerjected: "The Gover-nor-General is on his trial!") Mr Cook replied that all the blame should be placed on his shoulders. The further away they kept the GovernorGeneral, the better for all concerned. Mr Fisher said he was pleased the battle was being transferred from the House to the hustings. The Federal land tax commissioners' report, shows that the tax foi 1912-13 realised £1,316,735. Large land sales continue, and during the year totalled £l/1,989,627, which amount is an increase of over a million. The Commissioner points out that while persons owning large taxable "estates continue to sell, persons in the lower taxable field continue to purchase freely, notwithstanding the tax. (Received 9-55 a.m.) Sydney, June 27. The English footballers are displeased at transforming last Saturday's Brisbane match from a test, England v. Australia, to England v. Queensland. They now have to play three tests in eight days, which will involve a great handicap. It is stated that they have no power to alter the rule, and. must play short in the the event of players being injured. Recently. Mr Osborne, a member of the Assembly, and Mr G. A. Jones, ex-member, sued an agent for the sale of the Boorabil Estate, which was sold to the Government for closer settlement purposes, for £200,•000. Commission. A verdict was kiven in , plaintiff's "favor, and the result is press criticisms of legislators acting ae agents. The Cabinet held a,protracted sitting, and decided to appoint & Royal Commission to inquire.