AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
_ ... — m • A WHEAT DEAL. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Melbourne, August 1. Victoria has sold 3000 tons»of inferior wheat to Japan at 6S Hd per bushel. THE COMMONWEALTH NAVY. Melbourne, August 1. In the House of Representatives Mr, Poynton announced that the- navy reverts to the control of the Commonwealth on August 1. SUBSTANTIAL LEGACIES. Sydney, August 1. Sir Joseph McCanghey's estate is valued at £1,500,000, of which £.1,250,000 is bequeathed for educational, religions, and charitable purposes, £600,000 going to . Sydney and Brisbane universities. MEMBERS' SALARIES. Received August 1, 8.15 p.m. Hobart, August 1. The Assembly approved of the increase in members' salaries to £3OO, and increased Ministers' salaries from £7OO to £IOOO. MAILS" FOR GERMANY. Received August 1, 8.15 p.m. Sydney, August 1. The postal authorities notify that direct letter mail service to Germany is now permissible.
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Taranaki Daily News, 2 August 1919, Page 5
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