The worst drought in the history bf the Commonwealth in Centre and South Australia was to-day broken by rainfall reaching five inches Soaking rains are reported have fallen in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, while Light falls occyrved in West Aus tralia.
The prospects of the wheat season have greatly improved and Dusiness elteles are optimistic.—
Reuter.
M. Gillett, the Under-Secretary of State for Overseas Trade, announced that the Government proposed to send an Economic Mission to the Far East.
He stated that the Government's decision in this respect was based upon the recommendations of the Overseas Committee. The Government had consulted the leading industries, but he was not yet in a position to supply detailed information beyond the assurance that the Mission would not be confined to members of Government—departments,—Reuter.
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