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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1917, Page 3

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(Per Press Association.—Copyright.) Unemployed position. SYDNEY, July 27. In tho Assembly Mr. Beoby said the unemployed position was not serious. The general condition of the labour market was good as before the wa». Tho constant stoppage of industries , was tho result of pornicious influences , I afc* work. Their scheme of operation • ill the coal industry was deliberately aimed to provent the State creating reserve stocks of coal. Government was devising a system for payment by results, which would protect the vvorkmen. RED FLAG GAR FINED. SYDNEY, July 27. Mr Brookfield member of the Legislative Assembly was fined £IOO or six months for stating ho would not fight for the Union Jack, and would only spill his blood for the Red Flag. MINERS’ STRIKE. SYDNEY, July 27. All minors at Broken Hill have ceased work. A protest meeting of several thousand was held outside the Court where Red Flag songs Were sung. PENSIONS EXEMPTIONS MELBOURNE, July 27. Ijn, !tho House of Representatives Mr. Forrest stated a Bill will bo introduced exempting military pensions flora income tax. FAVOURING CONSCRIPTION. PERTH, July 2q. Owing to the slump in recruiting various bodies are agitating for conscription. In tho Assembly Mr. Thompson gave notice of motion that it is the wish of the people of this State that the Commonwealth again submit to the people the question of conscription. CUTTING OUT HANSARD. PERTH, July 27. In order to economise, Government have dispensed with Hansard. . SUGAR CANE BURNT. BRISBANE, July 27. A Cane fire at Childors so far caused two thousand tons to be destroyed. HEALTH SOCIETY. SYDNEY, July 27. The Health Congress has formed n National Society to co-ordinate in the efforts and interests of public health. WHEAT STORAGE. MELBOURNE', July 27. The Senate passed the Wheat Storage Bill. SHIPBUILDING. MELBOURNE, July ». Hon. W. Hughes, iin announcing his shipbuilding policy, said all the preliminary steps had been taken to launch the enterprise immediately lie was advised the States were n clear ship, in anticipation of the unions accepting the Government proposals. Ships would be standardised and tvnstruoted by tho States and private firms under Federal control.