THE COAL CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2933, 20 November 1916, Page 6

THE COAL CRISIS

LITHGOW MEN DETERMINED By Teleei'ai)b--Press Association-Copyrlelit Sydney, Novemher 18. A mass meeting of the Lithgow miners unanimously resolved to fight for eight hours, bank to hank, and that they do not intend to return to work until the concession is granted. - i'IIORE HOPEFUL OUTL6OK TRANSPORTSTO BE COALED (Rcc. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 19. In view of Monday's ballot, the strike outlook' is regarded as more hopeful. Reports from the mining centres state that the vote will probably favour resuming work pending arbitration. The council of the Coal Workers' Federation has agreed to transports being loaded with coal now at pit tops, and has ordered the work to be pressed forward. CANDLES AND KEROSENE. JNSTEAD OF ELECTRICITY. (Rec. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 19. There has been a great rush for candles and kerosene in view of the stoppage of "electricity on Sunday at midnight. Some newspapers have installed oil engines to keep the plants moving. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS LIFE OF PARLIAMENT. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright Sydnay, November 18. In the Assembly, the Opposition stonewalled the Premier's motion to suspend the Standing Orders to permit the introduction of the' Bill prolonging tho life of Parliament for twelve months. A heated debate ensued, and after a division the motion for suspension was carried and the Bill was introduced, and was taken in Committee. EIGHT HOUR DEMONSTRATION RALLY IN SYDNEY. By Telesrrai>h--Press Assooiation-OopyriElit (Rec. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 19. 1 Showers again somewhat interfered with tho postponed eight-hour demon-! stratum, but there.were large rallies of unions and many excellent designs. The procession and the sports at the agricultural grounds . attracted great crowds. FEDERAL ARMY RESERVE NEW AUSTRALIAN SCHEME. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright , (Rcc. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, November 19. Mr. Pearce (Federal Defence Minisproposes to create an army reserve. It is proposed that members of the citizen forces who have completed training, returned soldiers, residents of the Commonwealth who have seen active service in any part of the Empire, and members of rifle clubs form the reserve, while incapacitated soldiers ho -formed into an honorary reserve. It is anticipated that within twelve months of the termination of the war tho scheme will give Australia 150,000 to 200,000 trained men, apart from the military forces. CONSCRIPTION ISSUE THE "NO" MAJORITY 59,202. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, November 19. The electoral officer anticipates that tho final result of the referendum will be declared on Tuesday. The "Noes" at present lead by 59,202 votes.' BENEVOLENT JEWS RAISE A REAHBILITATION FUND. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. ' Washington, November s lB. ~ (Rec. November 19,' 5.5 p.m.) Tho Jews in the United States are raising a fund of £60,000,000 to loan to Jews in belligerent countries for rehabilitation after tho war. It is proposed not to charge interest or ask for security for the loan. GLASGOW LICENSED HOUSES TO BE TAKEN OVER BY THE .. GOVERNMENT. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. London,' November 17. The "Manchester Guardian" states that the negotiations in connection with plans for.the Government taking over all licensed houses in the Glasgow area have reached an advanced stage. It is understood that the basis of the negotiation is a six years' purchase. Licensed grocers are demanding excessive terms, which are the chief obstaela to the negotiations. BIG WAREHOUSE FIRE ESTIMATED DAMAGES HEAVY. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. November 19, 11.5 p.m.) London, November. 19. Stafford Northcote's warehouses, St. Paul's Churchyard, were burned. The damage is estimated at several hundreds of thousands sterling. •' APPEAL DISMISSED MILKING-MACHIN ECASE. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. November 18, 8.10 p.m.) London, November 17. The Privy Council has dismissed the appeal of Gans v. Gillies Milking Machine Company. FOOTBALL , WIN FOR NEW ZEALANDERS. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) , London, November 18. In a game of Rugby football the New Zealanders beat the Public Schools team by 16 to 5. BOXING Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Reo. November 19, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 18. Kid Boyle beat Meaghan at Swansea m twenty rounds. CHAMPION CYCLIST KILLED (Router's Telegram.) • (Reo. November ID, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, November 18. Erailo Friol, the world's champion sprint cyclist, was lulled while dispatch carrying.