AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 64, 11 March 1912, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(By Electric Tclcgrapn.—Copyright.) (United v, ress Association.) Sydney, March 8. hi the Assembly,' D.r.‘ Arthur came into collision witli the Speaker, who ordered his removal. The Methodist Conference adopted a recommendation that pressure should lie brought to hear on the State Government to officially gazette the fact that tiie “no temere” decree in no way whatever affects the validity of marriages celebrated under the laws of the State. Tho latest escapade of masked burglars was an attempt to enter the bedroom of Miss Hilda Spong, tho actress. Aroused by the noise, Miss Spong armed herself with a revolver and opened the window.- She saw a man mounting a ladder placed under the window, and fired live shots at him. Tho man escaped. Tire police are investigating. Air. Holman has promised careful Cabinet consideration of the request of a deputation representing church and temperance bodies in favour of the' earlier closing of hotels, tho contention being that most of the night crime is a result of the late hour to which hotels are kept open. Brisbane, March 8. The damage caused by the fire at the Fitzroy buildings is estimated at £65,000. TJie whole is covered by insurance. Stewart and Sons’ big softgoods warehouse adjoining was drenched by the sprinklers, and the damage to the stock is serious. Other adjoining premises also suffered to a lesser degree by heat and water.