THE COMMONWEALTH
Dlto V G JIT-ST BI C KEX S ETT LER S. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright) PERTH. September 22. The Premier has resolved to raise £200.0h0 from the Commonwealth to relieve drought-stricken settlers. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW. M ELHO.UBNE, September 22. The Koval Agricultural Siiow opened with a record number ol! exhibits. A NEW COMET. MELBOURNE. September 22. The Government astronomer reports the discovery of a new comet towards the south-east. It is visible to the naked eye. N.S.W. POLITICS. SYDNEY. September 22. A motion of censure has been tabled against the Minister for Lands. It is based on his alleged allotment of additional holdings. REPRIEVED. SYDNEY. September 22. Tito death sentence of King, who was convicted of wife murder, has been commuted to imprisonment for life. FOOD SUPPLIES COMMISSION. MELBOURNE. September 22. The Inter-State Commission recommends a Federal prohibition of the export of wheat and Hour. The Food Supplies Commission recommends legislation for (lie suspension of the enemy's patents. The Minister of Agriculture, conferred with shipping representatives concerning explanations of increased freight charges, altered routes, and the control the Admiralty exercised over vessels. Cabinet considered the matter, and decided to postpone, action pending further information from New Zealand. Tho Australian Navy Office lias received messages of sympathy from all quarters in connection with tire loss of the submarine.
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Southland Times, Issue 17763, 23 September 1914, Page 2
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