Meanwhile the Labour Party, encouraged by its slight gain in the State poll, is predicting a decisive victory at the coming Federal elections, Political commentators regard this as unduly sanguine, but the Lyons' Government seems certain to lose a number of seats. In fact there are many people who suspect that the Government would not be altogether reluctant to retire. Since Mr. Lyons took office the financial rehabilitation of the country from the depression has been successfully achieved, and the conditions that were driving the Labour Party to demand radical legislation have disappeared. On the other hand, large internal loans will mature next year. and their conversion may involve a irregulars in the Western Hills form an ever-present threat to the peace and security of the environs of Pei-
Elaborate arrangements are being completed for the Sesqui-Centenary Celebrations in Sydney next year. The celebrations are designed to commemorate the founding of the first settlement in Australia at Sydney in 1788, Provision is being made for the many tourists expected, and ambitious sporting contests will be held at intervals throughout the year With its genial climate and beautiful harbour Sydney affords an ideal setting for such festivities, and the illumination of the harbour and fireworks displays on this occasion are expected to excel anything of the kind previously attempted.
To advertise the celebrations ar rangements are being made for two Australian airmen to fly round world, and the British Air Ministry has been asked to sanction a non-top flight from London to Sydney, or. alternatively, a mass flight of Royal Air Force squadrons to Australia, but on this point finality has not yet been announced Ping.
That reminds me that I have forgotten to mention one new industry: that is very flourishing owing to the present disturbed state of the country, to wit grave-robbing. The country immediately to the west of the city has a charm of its own, thanks to the numerous old graveyards with their fine groves of trees. Bands of 50 or more, armed with rifles and sub-machine-gur these cemeteries in turn A circle of armed guards thrown out, and under cover of these posts operations are conducted. Shafts eight or more feet deep are sunk, the coffins broken open, and jewellery and other valuables buried in the coffins extracted. It is all done with great care and skill. These robbe work quite openly and with complete impunity, for as the country police are unarmed there is no one to stop It is, I understand. a very
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