TELEGRAMS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1920, Page 1

TELEGRAMS

— (PK»- I'IUCMS ASSOCIATION. —OOPYBIGHI,’ BURNSIDE MARKET. DUNEDIN, March 3. All the fat stock departments were well supplied at Burnside to-day. Freezing buyers would have competed more keenly had space been available at the freezing works, which would undoubtedly have resulted in increased : values-.being obtained. As compared with last week’s rates, there was very little difference in the prices realised, with the exception of pigs, which showed a substantial reduction on last week’s high rates. BENZINE SUPPLIES. WELLINGTON, March 3. A report has apparently gained currency ill Christchurch that a large quantity of benzine from supplies that were on order there, ex Waihemo, were being diverted to Auckland. As a result of this rumour the Prime Minis' ter received' telegrams to-day, protesting against any such action being taken. Mr Massey at once made enquiries, and found that a misunderstanding existed, as there had nevep been any intention to divert Christchurch supplies from the Waihemo or any other steamer. APPLE EXPORT. I NELSON, March 3. /A largely attended meeting of orcliardists was held at Tasman to-day to consider what should be done in view of the cancellation by the Fruitgrowers’ Federation of the intended shipment of apples by the Port Caroline. Oreliardists in the Nelson districts had contributed 65|00 cases towards the shipment. It was decided to sell this fruit in New Zealand, and to endeavour to send a double shipment, namely, 33,000 cases, by the Athenic on 27th inst. AUCKLAND CITY PROPERTY. AUCKLAND, March 3. Tile sale is reported of the premises belonging to the National Bank of New 'Zealand, at the corner of Queen and W \ lidham streets, to the Bank of Australasia. The purchase price is £122,500. The present building is of brick, with three storeys, and has a frontage of 133 -oet to Queen street and of 103 feet to Wyndham street. OBITUARY. TAURANGA, March 3.

By the death of Mr George Vesey Stewart, of Katikati, which occurred to-day at Rotorua, one of the most conspicuous figures in the earlier history of New Zealand disappears. He was 88 years of age.

WAGES BOARD REPORT. DUNEDIN, March 3. , At a meeting of the Hillside Workshops employees ' held to-day, tile following resolutions were carried unanimously : “(1) As the Wages Board enquiry was conducted in public and was open to t-lie Press, we demand that Mr Justice Stringer's report, which has been submitted to the Prime Minister, be made public immediately.” “(2) Seeing that the Prime Minister now has a report from the Wages Board we demand an immediate statement ns to what steps Cabinet proposes to take to improve the pay and conditions of members of the service. We further pledge ourselves to support any action our executive may deem necesnsry to bring about an immediate settlement of our claims.”

A further resolution was passed to the effect that a week was ample for consideration of the report and that a reply should be made within that time.

SETTLEMENT TERMS REJECTED. WELLINGTON March 3. The result of the tramway employees’ Dominion ballot on the proposed settlement of the dispute was: For acceptance of the proposals 150 Against 1370 It is expected that the negotiations will be reopened at an early date. THE AUCKLAND PROGRAMME AUCKLAND, March 3. The local arrangements for the reception of the Prince of Wales are: Saturday morning, reception, after the official landing, by the port and civil authorities, followed by a citizens’ reception at the Town Hall; Saturday afternoon ,military and returned soldiers’ review in the Domain. Monday morning, children’s demonstration in the Domain, followed by the Prince’s visit to tho Military Hospital; afternoon, races at Ellerslie; evening, citizen’s reception at the Town Hall.