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Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1919, Page 2

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fAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] WHEAT COMMISSION. STATEMENTS AND DENIALS. (Received this day at 10 15 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. At the Wheat Commission, Mr Graham stated there was no truth in the suggestion that directly or indirectly he received a penny in connection with the wheat contract.

Georgeton likewise denied having made any profit, except that of ordinary trading. Neither had he paid money to any person ■•improperly. These statements were made after Molesworth had handed to Justice PHng a list of twelve persons lie said had supplied him with indirect evidence of corruption in connection with the sales.

HOPES OF SETTLEMENT,

(Received this day at, 10. Id a.m.) MELBOURNE. This Day. In the House of Representatives, Mr Groom aske members not to press for a statement*' regarding the strike, as the Ministry had in view certain developments and desired to leave the way open for a peaceful settlement.

A CONFERENCE WANTED. (Received this day at 10.10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. A deputation from the Union Conference waited on Mr Miller asking for a conference of Government, owners and seamen. Cabinet subsequently met and discussed the position. Although no official announcement has been made, a hopeful feeling prevails that a settlement is imminent. A meeting of seamen agreed not to resume until Walsh, (Union Secretary) was released.

ITALIAN STEAMER SERVICE. MELBOURNE, This Day. The Italian Shipping Company at Trieste is arranging a service of large passenger cargo steamers between Italj and Australia. WHEAT BOARD RESIGNS. (Received this day at 10.10 a.m.) ADELAIDE, This Day. The Wheat Board lias resigned, refusing to act further until an enquiry into the methods of the New South Wales Board is made.