AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22546, 13 April 1935, Page 13

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

STATE PARLIAMENT CLOSE OF THE SESSION SYDNEY, April 12. The State Parliament, the session of which closed last night, will be dissolved by proclamation to-day, thus clearing the stage for the election campaign in New South Wales. The session ended dramatically with a " count out," Labour members who sought to prolong the sitting being outwitted by this parliamentary expedient, which has not been forced on a New South Wales Government since 1889. To "count out" the House the Government members left the chamber in twos and threes until fewer than 20 members remained. SITTINGS ENDED FEDERAL PARLIAMENT RISES CANBERRA, April 12. The sittings of the Federal Parliament ended last night, and both Houses rose until a date to be fixed. THE PEARLING FLEET TOLL OF THE CYCLONE PERTH, April 12. It is now generally accepted at Broome that 21 luggers were lost and 140 men are dead as the result of the' recent cyclone. LARGE SUM STOLEN AUCKLAND FIRM'S LOSS SYDNEY, April 12. (Received April 12, at 9.20 p.m.) At the quarter sessions to-day Edgar Hartley M'Call, aged 36, was sentenced to 23 months' imprisonment for the theft of £IBOO, the property of his employers, Sanford's, Ltd., fish merchants, of Auckland. M'Call attributed his downfall to betting, spielers, and twoup. LADIES' SMOCKS Made from good quality material, Fadeless Fastosun; all the best colours; Women's sizes; cross-over style. Usual price, 6s lid. SALE PRICE, 4 S lid. 20 Dozen Ladies' Check Taffeta Scarves, smart checks and tartan effects. Usual price, Is lid. SALE PRICE, Is. White Washing Handbags, in 4 styles; fitted with mirror. Usual price, 3s lid. SALE PRICE, 2s 6d. A LINE FOR BOYS. Black School Stockings, Green, Red, White, Gold, Blue Bar Tops; sizes 3 to 8. Usual price, 2s 6d. SALE PRICE, Is 6d pair. W. PENROSE & CO., LTD., GEORGE STREET. — Advt.