AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 76, 16 August 1912, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

A CENTENARIAN INEBRIATE. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Melbourne, August 15. A man, giving his age as 103 years, was convicted of being drunk and disorderly. He stated that he was born at Stockhill, and was still working. ENGLAND'S GREATNESS. Brisbane, August 15. Admiral King Hall, speaking at the National Show luncheon, said that there was never a greater or more deplorable mistake made than to believe that England was on the. down igrade. She was never more prosperous, more powerful, or more peaceful, a'hd was able to hold her own in the world without fear ;pf anyone. AN AUSTRALIAN HENLEY. Sydney, August 15. The Rowing Association has appointed a committee to report on the proposal I to hold a great Henley regatta on the j canal at Ilaberfield. Supporters of the scheme urge that the course would be superior to the Thames, Stockholm, or Yarra courses. RISE IN GAS SHARES. Sydney, Auguat 15. Australian gas shares are recovering and sold at an advance of 17s (id. WIIARF PILLAGING. Adelaide, August 15. A deputation from the Chamber of Manufacturers informed the Premier that there, was £250.000 lost annually on the Commonwealth wharves from pillaging. SCOTTISH LOCOMOTIVES. Adelaide, August 15. The Government has contracted with the North British Locomotive Company, of Glasgow, for fifteen railway engines, to be delivered within nine months, for £22,000.