AUSTRALIAN.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XL, Issue 13258, 17 December 1913, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

♦ , — (Press Assu.— By Telegraph— Copyright.) SYDNEY*, Decembter 16. The death is announced of the Rev. A. B. Davies, formerly R-abbi of Syd. ney, Aged 85. (Received Dec. 17. 8.20 a.m.) SYDNEY, December 17. Thi. steamer Janas had SGO bales of jute destroyed. The hull was comparatively undamaged. The teachers' annual conference resolved m favor of the establishment of a chair of domestic science and against the Government action m providing free school material. (Received Dec. 17, 10.10 a.m.) Dickman won the 880 yards swimming championship of Australia m 12 mm. 32sec. The secretary of the Board of Cricket control is awaiting further information from the New Zealand 'Council, when the names of applicants will be submitted. The Board has no objection to players visiting New Zealand. It is anticipated that Dolling f Noble, Waddy, Carter, and La\*er will' desire to accompany Sim's team. , ' Two New Zealanders who wero attacked on the wharf on Monday wore severely handled, one requiring hospital treatment for a broken nose. MELBOURNE, December 17. The House of Representatives disagreed to the Senate's amendments m the Norfolk Island Bill. Both Houses have passed supply. (Received Dec. '17, 12.50 p.m.) BRISBANE, December 17. A cyclone at Winton wrecked many buildings, including ' White's large store and the Methodist minister's residenoe. The power-house at Mount Morgan mine has been destroyed by fire. All work will be practically stopped for ten days. The store and premises of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company ai Rockhampton has been completely gutted by fire. The stock was destroyed. There was an insurance of £9000, which about covers the loss. ' mmmmmmm—mmm—mmmmm