COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 50, 23 October 1912, Page 5

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES BUDGET. Sydney, October 22. The Budget shows the revenue for the year to be £16,973,000. and the expenditure £17,000,000. The estimated revenue for the current year is £17,397,000, and the estimated expenditure £17.870,000. Taxation is increased by £270,000. SENTENCES COMMUTED.

Melbourne, October 22. The sentences of Edward Macdonald, a labourer who was sentenced to death for a criminal assault on a girl aged ten, at Melbourne, on September 18, and G. Moore, who murderously assaulted Mr. Syme, on September 19, have been commuted to imprisonment for life, with periodical floggings. LEAVE TO APPEAL. (Received 23, 9.15 a.m.) Sydney, October 23. The High Court granted leave to ap peal to the Privy Council in the Sugar Company’s case. THE NEW HEBRIDES. The Rev. Mr. Gillan, Now Hebrides’ missionary, reiterates the statement that dual control of the Group is unsatisfactory. Britishers observe the law, but the majority of the French residents do not, and continue to sell grog and firearms to the natives. THE GAS BILL. (Received 23, 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, October 23. The Council made more drastic amendments in the Gas Bill, including one that the Bill will not become operative until May next, and raising the selling price from 3s 3d to 3s Gd per 1010 feet. , LABOUR v. CAPITAL. The annual session of the Congregational Union discussed the attitude of the Church towards the Labour move ment. The conflict between organised labour and capital was deplored, and die united efforts of the churches to discover a remedy was advocated. One rev. speaker advocated nationalisation. THE FRUIT INDUSTRY. The figures presented at the opening of the Australasian Fruitgrowers’ Conference show that since 1901 New South Wales orchards decreased 10)0 acres. The export of fruit is largely decreased. Mr. McKee, of Now Zealand. stated that during four years the Dominion’s fruit area increased by 7000 acres, and is now 35,000 acres. AN ELECTION PETITION. Brisbane, October 23. Mr. Mitchell has filed a petition against Mr. Corser’s return, claiming that bo received a majority of lawful votes.

Every fanner will find that a few Bee Hives will prove a most beneficial investment. While only raising enough honey to keep his own home supplied, he can at the same time gam that practical knowledge and experience which will enable him to launch out on more extensive operations, with a good prospect of success. The occupation possesses a peculiar fascination, and is almost a form 01 relaxation to many farmers and their families. Beginners should commence on a small scale, learn the ways or bees, how to handle them, and what kind of equipment to use. Make the liees pay for themselves and for additional appliances, as well as providing some profit, and allow tire business to grow gradually, until it becomes a huge money-making concern.—McMillan and Fredric, Specialists in Beekeepers’ Supplies. Sole Agents for Alliance Dove-tailed Hives and Acce« series. *