ACROSS THE TASMAN.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2695, 13 July 1923, Page 5

ACROSS THE TASMAN.

ANOTHER MURDER MYSTERY BODY OF SUPPOSED VICTIM MISSING. SENSATION IN STORE, [By Electric Cable —Copyright]. [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Thursday, 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 12. The police are investigating tho disappearance of Gertrude Heaydon, It is believed the woman died at Coogec last October, and that the body was placed in a trunk and buried in a shed or stable at Surrey Hills. So far neither the trunk nor tho body has been recovered. Tho husband of tho deceased, with a woman, Nellie Grogan, and Phillip Reilly, have been detained by the police. Sensational developments arc expected. LOSS OF THE SUMATRA. ROYAL COMMISSION TO INQUIRE (Received Thursday, 10.35 p.m.) MELBOURNE,' July 12, In the House of Representatives Mr Bruce announced that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Uomraission to inquire into tho loss of tho Sumatra. BROKEN HILL FIRE. MAY BURN FOR MONTHS. (Received Thursday, 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 12. The Broken Hill fire is still burning, and it may be months befoa-e it is extinguished. WRECK OF WALL AM BA. CREW LAND SAFELY. (Received Thursday, 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 12. The steamer Wallamba is a complete wreck, only the tips of the masts showing above water. All the crew are safe. COAL AGREEMENT. AN UNOFFICIAL REPORT, (Received Thursday, 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 12. The, Coal Conference has resumed. Although no details arc available, it is unofficially stated that tho trouble has been settled. TEAM FOR OLYMPIC GAMES. MELBOURNE, July 12. A meeting of the Australian Olympic Council decided that the Australian Olympic team should consist of i 0 members, A motion that the Murray River eight-oared crew be sent as an Australian representative team was lost, but the team will be requested to maintain its efficiency in the event of any emergency. ASHORE AT MORNA POINT. SYDNEY, July 12. Fifteen members of the crew of the steamer Wallamba, which went ashore at Morna Point last night, are missing. The steamer was bound from Newcastle to Manning River, with a general cargo. Only meagre details of tho wreck arc to hand. It is understood that campers saw tho crew approaching the point and called out that the landing was unsafe. Boats containing the crew turned south, and up to this morning have not been reported. They have possibly landed, but in the meantime a tug has left Newcastle in search. The Ajax, a wooden vessel of 331 tons, is hard and fast on the rocks. The deck cargo is washing ashore. The sea, following the renewal of the wet and stormy conditions, Is very rough.