AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1931, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

WATERS RECEDE. (Australian Press Association) SYDNEY, March 20. The flood waters at Ardletfian, which rose ten feet in two hours, receded to-day, leaving behind banks of silt in the homes of the people. The wheat stores escaped damage. DISCOVERY’S SPEC!MENS. HOBART, March 21. Scientific specimens from the Discovery have been shipped in the Catbay for London. FLOUR ACQUISITION ACT. (Received 10.5 a.m.) SYDNEY. March 21. The State Government in a proclamation, states the Flour Acquisition Act operates on 31 March, after which all lots exceeding one ton will) bo acquired from the holders, and millers will be compelled to furnish returns fortnightly of the quantities manufaeuml. The flour thus obtained will be sold to bakers at a price fixed, the profits going to relieve necessitous farmers. N.S.W. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SYDNEY, March 21. The “Herald” forecasts another attempt next week to swamp the Legislative Council with Labour nominees Trades Hall Unions and aspirants for appointment are 'becoming insistent! that something should be done, but it is expected the Governor will take a stand, on the ground that the abolition measure is still subjudice. SWIMMER DISLOCATES SHOULDER. SYDNEY, March 21. Jean Cocks, swimming champion, while contesting a race at C'oogee Aquarium dislocated her right shoulder at a turning. Despite intense pain, she continued and won the event. OBITUARY. MELBOURNE. March 21. Obituary.—Lady Syme, widow of the late Sir George Syme, an einiuent surgeon. ARBITRATION COURT. ! MELBOURNE, March -21. The Arbitration Court reserved judgment in the Commonwealth Shipowners application for a reduction of ten per cent, in seamens’ wage#. SHOOTING PRIZE. MELBOURNE. March 21. Warrant officer •!. D. Sheerin ot Randwi-k Small Amis School won the King’s medal and Australian Army Rifle Championship with a score of 160. Se 'gcant Logg of Melbourne was runner up with 156,