GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 36, 6 November 1919, Page 7

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

MAINTENANCE OV CHILDREN LEGISLATION. Sydney, November S. The Legislative Council is debating the Children's Maintenance Dill. Many of the members are showing pronounced opposition, and express the opinion that it would be preferable to accept, the Board of Trado's decision for a living wage of .83 17s— Press Assn. (Rec. November 5, 11.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 5. A deputation of trades unions visited the Minister of Labour and protested against the Children's Maintenance Bill, alleging the possibility of a big strike unless suitable amendments were made. The Minister replied that Cabinet bad decided to endeavour to pass the Bill. If the other Chamber turned it down tha position must be reconsidered—Press Assn. BARRY, THE SCULLER. (Ree. November 5, 7.25 p.m.) London, November 3. The "Daily Mail" has opened a fund to finance Barry's visit to Australia.— United Service. AUSTRALIAN TNOUTRY INTO HIGH PRICES. (Rec. November 5, 11.5 p.m.) Melbourne, Novemher S. The Royal Commission which k inquir ing into the high prices recommends the control of the prices of wheat. Hour, ami bread by a Stale-appointed tribunal, and advocates the formation of a co-operative pool among the wheat growers.—Press Assn. DEAR MILK IN SYDNEY. (Rec. November a, 11.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 5. Owing to the drought the price of milk lias been raised by 2d. per gallon, to Is. Id.—Press Assn. A .£30,000 COPRA EIRE. (Ree, Novemher 0, 0.15 a.m.) Sydney, November 5. The Burns, Philp copra store at Glebe Island has been destroyed ly.' fire. The damago is over .£3o,ooo.—Press Assn. LATB SHIPPING. (Rec. November 11, 0.45 a.m.) Sydney, November 5. Sailed.—Maheno (a p.m.), for New Zca. land.—Press Assn.