AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1920, Page 1

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r AU«TitAU*.N A'. N. 7.. CABT.B ASSOCIATION! A PEACE MEMORIAL. 'Received this dav at- 9.20 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 18. The Presbyterian Assembly has decided to erect an Assembly Hall and Church Offices in the city as a peace thanksgiving memorial, at a cost of £50,000. S

MINING UPHEAVAL. SYDNEY, May 18._ The Miners Federation in an official announcement, states there will be no general upheaval in the coalmining industry the present agreement expiring at the end of the year. WHEAT SHORTAGE. SYDNEY, May 18. At a meeting of the flourmill ers to discuss the wheat shortage, it was stated farmers were unable to obtain bran for horses, and cattle and the ppnltrv industry was on the verge of collapse. Stocks at mills average one week’s supply. The meeting sent a message to Mr Hughes, that unless supplies were maintained throughout the year the result would bd disastrous to dairying and poultry industries. RAIN PRAYERS. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) (SYDNEY, This Day. Mr Storey has circularised the heads of churches suggesting daily prayers for rain. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. SYDNEY, This Day. The Public Schools Athletic Association decided to play Rugby League football in the school during the current season. BUTTER SHORTAGE. SYDNEY, This Day. ■„ The butter shortage is acute, as the result of the dry spell. Grocers are only able'to procure thirty-three per c ent. of their orders. LICENSE TO IMPORT. MELBOURNE, ’This Day. Government bve decided to grant licenses for the importation of indispensable articles manufactured in Germany. - 1 M. P.’s SALARIES. MELBOURNE, This Day. The Chamber of Commerce passed a motion protesting against the proposed increase of salaries for membejp of the House of Representatives.