AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 223, 26 January 1911, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

A SETTLER DISAPPEARS. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. Sydney, January 20. At Herbertshohe, New Britain, Harry Liversey, a settler, and two natives capsized in a boat. One native swam ashore for assistance, wTiile the others clung to the boat. Nothing has since been seen of the boat or its occupants. THE BRADDON CLAUSE. Melbourne, January 25. The final payment to the States under the Braddon clause was completed yesterday. A STATEMENT RESENTED. Sydney, January 25. Labor secretaries strongly resent Mr. Holman's utterance that one referendum question is of a sort to interfere with State legislation. FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, January 25. The Normanton railway has been interrupted since January 10. The highest flood on record has been experienced; the country-is submerged for miles, and the •river cannot be crossed. REGULATION OF CORN SACKS. Melbourne,' January 25. The Minister of Customs intends to prohibit the export of wheat in bags containing over two hundred pounds. INSPECTING MEAT EXPORTS. Melbourne, January 25. The Federal Government is taking precautions to prevent unsuitable meat being exported. Additional special officers have been appointed in this connec,tion. , ,_, ~#*■• ■ DAMAGE TO A RAILROAD. Sydney,.January 25. A serious land slide on the third section of the North Coast railway, be-' tween Gloucester and Taree, has caused damage estimated at £37,000. TRAFFIC IN SYDNEY. Sydney, January 25. The Minister for Public Works has appointed a committee of experts to enquire into the running of motor omnibuses and trackless trams in order to relieve the congested traffic. A LIGHTNING STORY. Melbourne, January 25. A party of tourists at Mount Buffalo encountered an electrical storm. Their hair literally stood on end, and the party felt a tingling sensation, but were not injured. THE HOMES ACT. Adelaide, January 25. Advances amounting to £1835 have been made under the Advances for Homes Act.