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THE COAL TROCBLE
SYDNEY, April 24. The coal industry position is growing very critical in New South Wales. There are now thirteen mines idle in the northern district.
The position is grave, and a big upheaval is threatened.
Nearly all the Maitland and New. castle men are out
It is expected the southern miners will como out.
Some mines are idle through the men refusing t° risk influenza infection.
The Federal Acting Premier has called a new conference.
The State Government s refusal to ratify the recent agreement and its appointment of a Commission of Enquiry is a faiotor in the dispute.
The proprietors in consequence of the State action refused to accept the agreement of Mr Watt’s last conference.
It is believed the miners will plan to force the increases.
STATE HOUSING SCHEME. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) SYNDEY, This Day
The State Government are launching a comprehensive housing scheme. It is proposed to build houses to let, to build homes for those desiring to purchase on the instalment system, and to assist people to erect homes for themselves in chosen district; also to finance the purchase of houses already occupied, and to assume financial responsibility of the Starr-Bowkett societies in order to allow members to participate in the ballot, and arrange for the conversion of life insurance assets in order to devote them to house purchasing propositions.
EFFECT OF REGULATIONS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) SYNDEY, This Day.
As a result of the New Zealand quarantine restrictions, the Union Company have‘decided to send passengers for Vancouver direct to Suva, where thev will connect with the Vancouver steamer.
MINERS IDLED. SYDNEY", This Day. Six thousand Northern miners are now idled.
PEACE CELEBRATIONS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day
The Federal Government have decided upon a- two days’ period of peace celebrations, Sunday being for thanksgiving and Monday for a holiday.
FORWARD MOVE. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) HOBART, This Day.
Preimer Lee, in a policy speech, outlined a: scheme for State ownership of cargo steamers, State insurance and housing, and industrial legislation broadening the scope of the Wages Board.
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