AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 March 1916, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

MOTOR-CAR TRAGEDY. By Cable.—Press Association—Copyright Melbeurne, Maicli 4, The police suspect that the. '.imtivo for the HeidelUurg tragedy was itint the occupants of the car intended to hold up a bank in the \icinir,y and Maincs "efused to participate and was killed :•"> prevent his jivntf information. A substantial reward, has been ulT'rotl for information leading to the arrest of the criminal. Melbourne, March 3. The only clue in connection with the tragedy is the discovery of a bag containing false motor car numbers near the scene, [A ehaffeur named William Haines left Melbourne in his ear in response to a telephone call and was later found under the car covered with a rug, with four bullet wounds in his head.] THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT. Melbourne, March 4. A deputation from the Sydney Labor Council asked Mr. Pearce to extend the early closing order to 9.30, owing to the dismissal of 200 employees. Mr. ['carcc sympathised, but considered there was ample justification for closing at eight. FIRE IN COUNTRY TOWtf. Sydney, March 4. A fire destroyed business promises at Wauchape, doing damage to the extent of £IO,OOO.