AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 236, 10 February 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

DROUGHT IN THE ISLANDS. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. Received 9, 9.55 p.m. Sydney, February 9. The drought, so Jong prevalent in the Gilbert Islands, continues. It is the worst ever experienced. Many cocoanut trees are dead, and there is much distress amongst the natives. The Government is distributing rations. FEDERAL BY-ELECTION. Received 9, 9.55 p.m. Melbourne, February 9. The by-election for the Batman seat in the Federal House resulted in the return of Mr, Brennan, a Labor candidate. IMPROVING SCHOOLS. Received 9, 5.20 p.m. Sydney, February 9. Mr. Beeby, as part of the enlarged educntion policy, proposes to spend a quarter of a million in bringing school buildings and playing areas to a better standard.

BUILDERS' LABORERS' STRIKE. Received 9, 8.20 p.m. Brisbane, February 9. Tiie builders' laborers' strike continues, and there is no indication of a settlement. A MARATHON RUNNER. Received 9, 8/20 p.m. Sydney, February 9. Fitzgerald, the Marathon runner, is a passenger by the Maheno. NEW SOUTH WALES. Received 10, 0.35 a.m. Sydney, February 9. New South Wales is arranging a loan of £700,000 from the Federal Government on the same terms as the Victorian Government loan.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND

That oy using trie commercial Kucaivntus Oil, which is now bought up at fid per lb. weight and bottle, and, on aceount of the large profits, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal tract and mucous membranes. By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT you not only avoid these pitfalls, but yon have a stimulating, safe and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful manufacture. Remember: SANDER'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 50 years' experience and of special study, and it does what is promised; it cures and heals without injuring the constitution, as the oils on the market frequently do. Therefore, protect yourself bv rejecting other brands. A tinv piece of chamois leather sewn round the inside of the back of the slioo will prevent it from rubbing the heel. This plan also delays the appearance of much-dreaded holes in the stockings. A cheap door stain can be made by mixing half a pint of French polish with a pennyworth of Bismarck brown. Stir the mixture well 1 together, and apply to the floor with a brush.