AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13692, 7 March 1908, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Telegraph Press Association.—Copyright. RECEIVERS OF STOLEN GOODS. (Received March 6, 11.55 p.m.). Stdnet, March (>. The three men convicted of receiving th« proceeds of the recent jewellery robbery at Anthony Hordenrs have been sentenced, two to five years' imprisonment and the other to three years, with hard labour. '" " V FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. _ •'(Received March 6, 11.55 p.m.) Brirbaxk, March 6. Exceptionally heavy rains have fallen be* tween Roma and Curniamulla. The rivers are flooded, and much of the country submerged, the railways being blocked. INCREASED SALARY REFUSED. ; V--(Received March 6, 11.55 p.m.) Melbourne, March 6. Two members of the Senate and. six members of the House of Representatives have declined to draw the extra £200 salary voted last August. WEST AUSTRALIAN COAL DISPUTE. Pertki, March 6. The strike in. the Cardiff collieries has been settled, the-.employers agreeing to pay the increased wages demanded.

CRICKET FINANCE

Melbourne, March 6.

The official statement .by the Cricket Ground trustees describes the Cricket Association's balance-sheet, showing a profit of 5d on the fourth test match as "all nonsense." Tiie proceeds to the- State Association, the trustees assert, amounted to a net profit of about £2000 out of the four English matches played on the Melbourne ground.

A.N.A. EXHIBITION AT HOBART.

Hobart, March 6.

Mr. Deakin, in opening the Australian Native Association's Exhibition, urged the people of the Commonwealth to support native industry whenever it was possible. The exhibits include a considerable quantity from New Zealand.

POLITICS IN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, March 6.

The Premier is trying to make arrange* ments for"the Labour party's support. It is reported that the Labour party if, however, driving a hard bargain.

DECREASE IN CRIME.

Melbourne, March 6.

The Chief Secretary states that the gaol population of the State is 600 less than 35 years ago, though the population has in creased by half a million. The Govern menfc had had to close gaols in three centres, and one had been turned into a butter factory.

A duty you owe your family, cure yourael of indigestion. Take Pepto-chlor, Is, 2s 4s.

Miles and miles of ties still fill our shop. Your choice of tasty neckwear is here.— Geo. Fowlda.

Men's tweed trousers, 4s lid, 5a lid, 6s lid pair. Colonial tweed suits, from &5. • Boys' (knickers, from Is 9d -Rusbbrook and Bridgmau, just above tho Grey Statu*Ouen till nine to-night ■ .'., -