AUSTRALIAN NAVY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18545, 4 May 1922, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN NAVY.

THE ECONOMY CONTEGYEEST. • ADMIRAL DUMARESQ’S SARCASM. Prc«» Association—By Telegraph—Copyright BRISBANE, May 3. Admiral Dumaresq, in replying to Mr Hughes, sarcastically remarked : “It would not become me to reply to so great a man as Mr Hughes.” The admiral added that Ke did not want to say in England about the Navy what he would not say in Australia ; hence his observations. H.M.A.B. AUSTRALIA. NOT TO BE SUNK. SYDNEY, May 3. Mr Hughes denies the report that the warship Australia is to be sunk. He says her future is uncertain until the result of the Washington Conference is definitely known. i The Randwick Council adopted a motion that the Commonwealth be asked to sink the Australia off Cbogee, the ship to he utilised ■as a- pier for erecting a shark-proof fence. HOUSEKEEPERS’ DAY IS EVERY DAT THIS WEEK 1 . PENROSE’S GEEAT CGM- • BINED SALE -(SURPLUS MILITARY STORES AND GENERAL DRAPERY) PRESENTS SPECIAL ATTRACTION TO THRIFTY HOUSEKEEPERS. IN EVERY DEPARTMENT THE QUALITY AND'THE PRICE WILL MORE THAN PLEASE. '25 dozen Big Brown Hand Towels. Usual price, 2s. SALE PRICE, Is. 100 Big Grey All-wool Blankets, whipped ends. Usual price, 22s 6d. SIALE PRICE, 12s 6d. 50 Kaporian Down Quilts, for double beds; excellent Paisley and small floral designs. Usual price, 455. SALE PRICE, 29s 6d. 6 pieces Fine Unbleached Sheeting, for double beds; 72in. Usual price, 4s 6d. SALE PRICE, 2s lid. , 100 yards Linen Tea Towelling, extra quality; 27in. Usual price, 2s lid. SALE PRICE, Is 9d. ' 20 pieces White Nursery Flannelette, special. Usual price, Is 9d. SALE PRICE, Is. 1 Dark Grey Sealskin Flannelette, 37in wide; an excellent substitute for flannel. Usual price, 2s lid. SALE PRICE. Is 9d. - 6 pieces Unshrinkable Shetland Flannel, Usual price, 2s lid. SALE PRICE. Is lid. 100 Pure Flock Pillows, covered with Grey calico. Usual price, 4s 6d. SALE PRICE, 2s 6d. LINOLEUMS AND FLOOR COVERINGS AT LANDED COST. PRICES FOR THIS SPECIAL PURCHASE ARE EXTREMELY LOW. 20 pieces Heavy British Linoleuips, for kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms. Usual price, 12s 6d. SIALE PRICE, 8a lid. 1 roll Heavy Tapestry Carpet Runner, 22gin wide; dark foundation; floral designs. Usual price. 10s 6d. SALE PRICE, 6s 6d.’ 2 rolls 27in Heavy Tapestry Carpet Runner, Crimson. Fawn; new designs. Usual price, 12s 6d. SALE PRICE, 7s lid. 2 rolls Heavy Velvet Carpet Runner, wide; small, effective designs; Dark Grey, Blue. Brown colourings. Usual price, 22s 6d. SALE PRICE, 13s 6d. 80‘Mohair Slip Mats, Brown. Blue, Green. Crimson. Usual price,. 12s 6d SALE PRICE. 8s 6d. 100 Heavy Axminster Slip Mats, assorted colours and designs. Usual price, 12s 6d. SALE PRICE, 8s 6d. 25 Heavy Tapestry Hearth Rugs, Fawn and Brown colourings. Usual price, 18s 6d. SALE PRICE, 14s 6d. /