AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 1760, 4 April 1912, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

lij Electric Telegraph. — Copyright.} (I'er Press Association,) THE ROYAL SHOW. Sydney, April' 3. I lie Royal Agricultural Show was officially opened by the GovernorGeneral, Lord Denmaii. After dealing with the prosperity of the State, he declared that all its wealth was of no avail unless the country's defences were secure. He hoped during hip term of office to see the defences placed on a sound footing. The State Governor (Lord Clielinsiord) advocated lectures by Judges in order that'exhibitors should get the hill educational benefit of the show. I hoy. otten, did not know why certain exhibits were adjudged the best. (Received April 4, 9.5 a.m.) ~ ~ ' . Sydney, April 4. At the Show sales the following were results: On account of Mr Iweedlo (Gisborne), a Shorthorn bull olgs, two others 26gs each, and five heifers 30gs to 50gs. (Received April 4, 1.15 a.m.) • Sydney, April 3. At the show, Greentree's New Zealand, bred Plucky AYillie gained championship in heavy Clydesdales. W % H^-n. IIOW SaleS ' 0U aCC °Ullt Of VV. J AVil hams, Hawke's Bay. three Shorthorn heifers brought 17, 35, and 4/ guineas respectively.

A COSTLY EVASION (Received April 4 3 1.15 a.m.) Melbourne, April 3. Warren Lewis, importer, was fined imi for evading the Customs duty. DEATH OF AN UMPIRE. n , ~ Adelaide,. April 4. Obituary.— Argall, the well-known cricket umpire. NOT ATTENDING DRILL. As the outcome of a Magistrate's decision the Federal Government renuts all ncfis imposed on cadets for .non-attendance at drills, v