CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2419, 26 March 1915, Page 6

CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF

PREFERENCE TO UNIONIST CIVIL SERVANTS. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) Melbourne, March 25. A deputation complained of the laxity displayed in the carrying out of preference to unionists in tho Federal service. Mr. Hughes, Federal Attorney-General, said the Government would not allow its policy to be defeated by -unsympathetic administration. RISE IN AUSTRALIAN FREIGHTS. London, March 24. Freights to Melbourne and Sydney have been advanced as follow:—Loose weight, 405.; packcd, 505.; rough measurement, 655.; fine, 80s.; to Adelaide, 2s. 6d. additional. BRITISH DYE-WORKS SCHEME. London, March 24. At a meeting in Manchester of persons interested in the Dyes Company, a resolution was passed to proceed with tho scheme. Many promised to increase their holdings, with a view to raising the extra £200,000 required. DAY BAKING IN SYDNEY. (Rec. March 25, 8.5 p.m.) Sydney, March 25. Tli© master bakers have agreed to the men's proposal for day baking to start at 10 o'clock instead of at noon. . DEAR. MILK IN MELBOURNE. (Rec. March 25, 8.5 p.m.) Melbourne, March 25. The price of milk has been raise<l from sd. to 6d. per quart, SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON HONOURED (Roc. March 25, S.o p.m.) London, March 25. The Royal Geographical Society has awarded the Founders Medal to Sir Douglas Mawsnn (loader of the Australian Antarctic Expedition), and the Murehiwin Medal to fcaptuiu Da.via (captain ajf the Aurora^