AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 July 1922, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

THE KEMMISS MURDER. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. Sydney, July 21. The bunch of keys belonging to Mr. Kemmiss (the murdered bank manager) was discovered a few yards from the bank, establishing the fact that the murderers must have decamped a few seconds before the police arrived. THE COAL TRIBUNAL. Sydney, July 21. The coal tribunal has resumed its sittings. One of the miners’ representatives stated that if the owners’ claim for 33 1-3 per cent, reduction on wages is heard before the men’s claims there will be industrial trouble all over Australia. NEWSPAPER SUED FOR LIBEL. Sydney, July 21. Four aidermen of the Katoomba Municipal Council have issued writs claiming damages totalling £12,000 against Smith’s Weekly newspaper, for alleged libel. PRICE OF SUGAR REDUCED. Melbourne, July 21. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Rodgers announced that the retail price of sugar will be reduced to 5d per lb from November 1. ADMISSION TO HIGH SCHOOLS. Sydney, July 22. Mr. Bruntnell, Minister of Education, announces the abolition of qualifying certificates as a medium for testing the fitness ofxfjupils for admission to high schools. The system employed in future will be a report from the headmaster and local inspector on individual pupils j who have completed the sixth class 1 course, such report covering their studies throughout the year. CHAIRMANSHIP OF WIRELESS BOARD. Melbourne, July 22. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes announced the receipt of a letter from Sir Thomas Hughes, resigning the chairmanship of the Wireless Board, to avoid friction, but denying that the agreement provided for the appointment of an independent chairman. Sir Thomas added that he would not seriously consider a proposal to accept a position on the board if one of his colleagues retired. SCHOONER HELD UP. Sydney, July 22. The officers and crew of the Abemama have been paid off pending the stopping of the leakage, as ordered by the Navigation Department prior to the schooner again putting to sea. The cargo of hardwood piles for the Bluff will be shipped for another steamer. MEAT EUR GERMANY. Sydney, July 22. It is stated that 8000 tons of beef and 200 tons of mutton, sold to Germany, will be shipped from Queensland meat works, and represent the new season’s kill. Tne prices have not been disclosed, but it is understood they are better than the London rates.