AUSTRALIAN.
(Elec- Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn ) SYDNEY, Feb. 12. From Monday tho retail price of butter will be reduced to Is 4d per lb, a fall of twopence. Regarding the ballot for the selection of Labor candidates for the Sydney seal at the forthcoming election, Mr MeGirr, who was previously rejected by tlio executive, topped the pool, Mr Minaham also secured selection. (Received Feb. Is, 11.20 a.m.) SYDNEY, Feb. 13. A meeting of the wireless fraternity presented Mr Shaw„ wireless operator on the lost schooner Helen B. Sterling, with a wallet, containing notes, in appreciation of his devotion to duty in connection with the warship Melbourne’s rescue of the crew. Carr, the Australasian sprinter, lias decided not to compete against the Springboks at Sydney next month. He has been resting since the Adelaide carnival, and says that the strain of the football season, the New Zealand tour, and the, summer athletic championships has been too severe. His retirement is only temporary. MELBOURNE, Feb. 13. Mr Hughes explained that .the remarks of Mr Montagu, respecting the status of Indians in the Dominion, referred apparently to Natal, where Indians were denied the franchise and other civil,rights. Australia had recently completed a reciprocal arrangement with India respecting the treatment of each others citizens.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15748, 13 February 1922, Page 3
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