AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1920, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

I AUSTRALIAN CC N.Z, OABLX ASSOCIATION’] SYDNEY MURDER TRIAL. SYDNEY, May 24. The trial of the ex-soldier, who was a policeman before enlisting, on a charge of murdering his wife has begun. The remains of the woman were found on February 2t4h. in a suburban park. They had been there some time. The couple were married at Christmas time and the trial is arousing great public interest. The medical evidence shows the wound could have been self-inflicted. -

LABOUR TROUBLES. (Received this day at 10.35 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 25. Industrial trouble is germinating between the desciples of the One Big Union apd the Australian "Workers Union. There is considerable jealousy between the rival bodies. The latter enjoys the imprimatur of the Government, which recently accentuated matters by threatening the dismissal of some Government employees who refused ,to forsake the Big Union. Coalminers passed a resolution of protest, ORCHESTRA LEADER. , SYDNEY May 25. Herr Vorbrugghen has abandoned outside offers, and is remaining in Sydney.. Government will shortly consider t&Fms, DAVIS CUP. (Received this day at 10.35 a.m.) SYNDEY, May 25. Private advices learn of the withdrawal of Canada from the Davis Cup, owing to their players being inferior to cup calibre. \ _ V STEAMERS BUILDING. SYDNEY, May 25. The P. and 0. Coy are building two 20,000 ton vessels the largest liners south of the equator, with oil fuel. BUTTER PRICE. (Received This Day at 10.35. a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. The pool has increased butter by threepence per pound, and is resorting y to cold storage stocks. The inter-State position is bad and they are seeking as_ sistanee of N.S."W.