AUSTRALIAN CABLES.
w . jPer Press Association. | Sydnky, This Day Despite the opposition of the Government, a motion was carried in favor of making polling day at the general election a public holiday, by 51 to 9. The Pastoralists' Union declare the engagement system is not a breach of the agreement. The scheme has advantages for both parties, and the uuion has every intention of adhering to the present system. Further disturbances have occurred at the co-operative mines. The tributers were again maltreated, despite the police escort, and two ringleaders of the rioters were arrested. A labour member drew the attention of the House last night to the action of the police, alleging batons were freely used ou women aud children as well an ou men. Sir George Dibbs, in reply, said the labor members did their utmost to harass the operations of the police while attempting to preserve the peace. The charge Mas a cowardly oue. He declared law and order should be maintained at all costs. A deputation has requested the Post-master-General to bring before the Postal Conference the insertion of a clause in the mail contracts prohibiting the employment of coloured labour on mail steamers.
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Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 239, 14 February 1894, Page 2
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197AUSTRALIAN CABLES. Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 239, 14 February 1894, Page 2
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