AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Mataura Ensign, 29 November 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

LADY SOLICITOR PRACTISING. 61 ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT. PER UNTTBJ PRESS ASSOCIATION. Received November 29, 10.15 a.m. MELBOURNE, Nov. 29. The first instance of a lady solicitor practising was witnessed in the City Court, Miss Anna Broiinan instructing counsel. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS. Received November 29, 10.15 a.m. SYDNEY, Nov. 29. In the Legislative Assembly the Government has introduced a Bill to earmark the profits from business undertakings. The proposal to abolish "tied" houses was further debated. FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Received November 29, 10.15 a.m. BRISBANE, Nov. 29. Floods have occurred in many districts and several mail coaches are overdue. BOY SENTENCED TO DEATH.

Received November 29, 10.15 a.m. MELBOURNE, Nov. 29. A boy named William Thomas, aged 15-J- years, has been sentenced to death for assault on a young girl.

LIBERALS CONFER. Received November 29, 10.15 a.m. MELBOURNE, Nov. 29. A conference of Liberal organisations throughout the Commonwealth has been opened. A resolution was carried affirming the desirableness of the Liborals working together in matters of Federal concern.

COMMONWEALTH BANK. Received November 29, 10 a.m. SYDNEY, Nov. 29. Hon. J. Murray (Victorian Premier) and Hon. W. A. Watt (Treasurer) have arrived to confer regarding the Commonwealth Bank Bill.

All the State Premiers regard the proposal to establish a Commonwealth Savings Bank with alarm, fearing that it will practically abolish the State banks, which yield a good source of revenue.

Received November 29, 10 a.m. MELBOURNE, Nov. 29

Discussing the Commonwealth Bank Bill in committee in the House of Representatives, Mr Fisher (Treasurer) agreed to keep the moneys of general hanking and savings hank separate. He stated that if the States desired to cooperate the Government was willing to receive them.