AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 18962, 8 June 1923, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

(By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright). (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, June 7. Lord Forster, on behalf of the United States Government, presented Captain Freakes, of the cruiser Melbourne, with a pair of binoculars, and seven seamen with a gold medal each, in recogniticn of their heroic services in rescuing the crew of the schooner Helen H. Sterling on the 25th January, 1922. A gold watch and chain, which the President of the United States desired to present to the late Rear-Ad-miral Dumaresque in connection with the same event, was handed to his relatives. > SYDNEY, June 7. Mr Bavin told a deputation 'from Parliament which requested trial by jury for the Irish envoys that the State’s proceedings in the Police Court would have led to a jury, but the Commonwealth intervened with a special Board which would take precedence. If the Board did not recommend deportation the envoys’ case would go to a jury. O’Kelly refused bail, and went to gaol. He protested that he was assaulted by the police and sought the Board’s protection. The chairman referred him to the Inspector-General of Police, whereupon O’Kelly withdrew from the proceedings and asked to be taken to the cells. Neither was represented by counsel. HOBART, June 7. Floods have occurred throughout the State, causing devastation among sheep and to roads, bridges and railways. MELBOURNE, June 7. Commencing with the Moldavia Voyage .in September, the Peninsula Line intends to eliminate Bombay with a view to accelerating the mail service to Australia. The Orient Line intend to abolish second-class commencing with the Ormuz and provide more accommodation for the first and third classes. It is proposed to reduce first class fares. SYDNEY, June 7, (Received June 7, 10.15 p.m.). Mr Bailey, Labour member of the Legislative Assembly, issued a writ claiming £l,OOO damages from Mr Dooley, in respect to alleged slander uttered at a Labour Conference. The Labour Conference ballot for the Labour Party executive, resulted in the complete rout of the old body, only one member being re-elected. Mr A. C. Willis was elected president. Lovett, charged with the murder of the boy, Carrett, was further remanded till Thursday next.