AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 285, 26 November 1908, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

CHEMICAL FIiRE. Sydney, November 24. The cause of the fire at Elliot's chemical bond is a mystery. The loss is fully covered by insurance. ENCOURAGING IMMIGRATION. Sydney, November 24. The Government is increasing the immigration vote from £IO,OOO to £15,000, and is allowing the Salvation Army a bonus for bringing in selected immigrants, MANUFACTURER'S CONFERENCE. Melbourne, November 24. At the annual conference of the Federal Council of tne Chamber of Manufacturers, tin- Chairman dwelt on the huge increase of manufacturing interests. The prospects of Australia, he said, bad never been brighter. i.il that was now wanted was an industrial peace conference. The Conference adopted a resolution of undiminished confidence in Mr A. Deakin, the late Premier, as a miblie leader. l A MURDERER'S DEATH. Perth, November '4, Scott, who murdered his wife on the tJtli, has succumbed to his self-inflict-ed wounds. WESTRALIANTOLITICS. Perth, November 24. llle State Treasurer has delivered his Budget The year ended with a deficit of .-C1305. The estimated revenue for the current year is £3 3!)o 5/9, and the estimated deficit £2IOOOO llle strictest economy will be necessary. There will he no salary increases, ■ine land and income tax will be again imposed. It is proposed to iplace a penny-m-the-shilling tax on sports, amusements and race meetings.