AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12260, 10 June 1914, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

[Br Electric Telegraph—Copyright.] (Per Press Absociation.) ELECTROCUTED. Sydney, June 10. While a. man, Duffy.' was fixing a sign. a balcony lie caught, hold ot a. live wire and was electrocuted. \Y FATHER BY WIRELESS. Sydney, June 10. The Federal and JNmv Zealand Ineteorologistx are conferring on the utilisation of wireless for weather report's. and the deliberations will probably result in the two Governments being induced to extend the system, FEDERAL POLITICS. Melbourne, June 10. There is a- possibility when Parliament meets to-day of the Opposition Working the granting of Supply, unless the advice Air Cook tendered to Sir R. C. Monro Ferguson regarding the dissolution is forthcoming. •Sydney. June 10. At a meeting of the State caucus Mr Holmnn explained the Government's policy, but said that in view of the Federal crisis the feeling appeared to be that the chief aim at present, should be the -closing up of the ranks for the Federal fight. Probably the State session will he postponed in view of this.

DISABLED VESSEL. Brisbane, June 10. The captain of the disabled steamer Cairnhill has arrived! He states that t ; he drifting vessel was picked ni> and towed to New Ireland, all well. Hie captain is proceeding to Sydney to arrange for repairs to the vessel. MINERS GAIN THEIR POINT. Sydney, June 2. The jjifanageraent of the A henna in colliery has agreed to the abortion of the. afternoon shift, and work will be resumed. SALE OF THOROUGHBREDS. Sydney, June 0. The thoroughbreds belonging to the estate of the late Isaac Earnsliaw were •offered at auction. Da-ninn fetched 930 guineas-, awl Meroo 600 guineas. A JOCKEY'S ESTATE. Sydney, June 9. The estate of Air Smith (the jockey) is valuedi at? £15,000.