AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3557, 20 August 1920, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

INCREASE IN CRIME. —, Received 11.10 a.m. f SYDNEY, This day. The Inspector-General of Police, in presenting its annual report, states that there has been a phenomenal increase in serious crime since the termination of the war. .The increase was accentuated by the shortage of police. There is a marked tendency among all. classs to carry firearms, and it is apparent that legislation to restrict such is urgently required. HONOURS CONFERRED BY PRINCE. Received 11.10 a.m. SYDNEY. Thia day. It is unofficially slated that the Prince of Wales bestowed the following honours* at Wednesday's luncheon on the Renown: — Knight Commander of the Victorian Order: Dieut.General Sir Brudnell White, and Rear-Admiral Grant. Commander of the Victorian Order: Brigad-ipr-General H. Lloyd. Members of the Victorian Order: Mr Clifford Hay, secretary of the Premier's department, and Lieut.-" Colonel Heritage, Chief Instructor of the School of Musketry.

(APPRECIATION OF MR HUGHES. Received 11.15 aflmfl SYDNEY, This day. - A movement has been launched by soldiers to recognise the patriotic work of Mr Hughes during and after the war. The sum of £250 was subscribed at the initial meeting RACEHORSE FOR THE PRINCE. Received 11.20 a.m. SYDNEY, This day. Kinlark, the winner of the Austra lian Steeplechase has been presented to the Prince of Wales by the owner, Mr Niali PRESSMEN'S TAX REFUNDED. Received 11.20 a.m. SYDNEY, This day. When he became acquainted with the Federal tax on the visiting pressmen with the Prince's, party, Mr Hughes stated that he had written to the pressmen expressing regref, and adding that the payment would be refunded. i THE COAL CONFERENCE. Received 11.20 a.m. SYDNEY, This dThe Coal Conference has concluded.- It was agreed to submit the dispute to a tribunal of four aside, but they disagreed over the Chairman, and Mr Hughes then appointed Mr *Hibbole. of Newcastle.

STOCK RETURNS. Received 11.35 a.m. SYDNEY, This day. , The Chief Inspector of Stock estimates that as the result of the recent drought, the lambings this year will be two millions, or only 27 per cent, of the ewes mated in the autumn and winter. The lambings for the previous four years showed an'increase of from five to. seven millions. EPIDEMIC CLAIMS. Received 11.45 a.m. I SYDNEY, This day. The Commissioner appointed to inquire into the influenza claims reduced the amounts from £IBO,OOO to £15,000. COMMERCIAL. Received 11.45 a.m. MELBOURNE, This day. Hides are firm. Heavy good conditioned show a half penny advance, j Other s'orts are firm at late rates. Barley: English 6/ to 7/3; Cape, 6/9 to 6/10S. Oats: Algerian 5/6 to 14/10. Potatoes: £l3 to £l3 10/. !Onions: £ls to £l6.

A BASIC WAGE, Received 11,45 a.m. MELBOURNE, This day. Justice Starkey, deputy president of the Federal Arbitration Court, refused £2OO per annum as the basic wage for Government servants, saying that £l9O per annum was enough for a single man to live comfortably on. He would, however, add £3O or £35 as a, married allowance. THE DEFEATED GOVERNMENT. Received 11.45 a.m. MELBOURNE, This day. The Victorian Government intends to again submit the Public Service clause in the defeated Bill to Parliament on Tuesday. It is stated that fourteen Ministerialists were absent on Wednesday.

THE FALLENI CASE. . SYDNEY, Aug. 19. The Falleni .case is proceeding. Medical evidence was given to the effect that before Birkett's body was placed in the fire, according to indications, the head had been smashed. Birkett's son gave evidence that Falleni took him to South Head shortly after his mother's death, twice took him to the bush at night, and dug deep holes, the implication being that in the first Instance she intended to throw her victim over the rocks and at other times meant to kill, and bury him in a grave he, himself helped to dig. SYDNEY, Aug. 19. Falleni, the man-woman, charged with the murder of one of her "wives," was committed for trial on a charge of murder.

AUSTRALIA'S MANDATE. Received 11.45 a.m. MELBOURNE, This day. Mr Co'ok introduced the New Guinea Bill in the House of Representatives. The Bill provides for the acceptance of the mandate over the Pacific Islands. He stated that the Government desired its passage next week. a. * SHIPPING. Received 11.45 a.m. SYDNEY, This day. Arrived: Esterling, from Auckland. # ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT. MELBOURNE, Aug. 19. " Sir Ross Smith, Sir Keith Smith and Captain Frank Hurley are proceeding to England to arrange details for a round-the-w,oiid flight. CABLES DELAYED. SYDNEY, Aug. 19. English cables are greatly delayed