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Hokitika Guardian, 4 June 1920, Page 3

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1 AUSTRALIAN 05 N.Z. CAULS ASSOCIATION] an Unwanted passenger, iSYDNEY, Juno 1.

An extraordinary story is related by Reg. Harkiness on Mnkura, practically the same circumstances as the Paul Freeman case. Harkiness explained that ho was arrested in Canada as a deserter early in the year and was placed on the Niagara. 'He. escaped at Honolulu but was rearrested and placed on the Makura. He was not allowed to land in Canada or Australia and is now compelled to crisscross the Pacific indefinitely. Harkiness contends 't A a case of mistaken identity, saying 11other 'Harkiness is the real ' deserter, which vieiv is shared, by the Chief engineer and officers of the-vessel. Harkiness. is a. native of Nebraska but possesses an alien registration certificate.

CONFERENCE FAILS. ' SYDNEY,- June 3rd. Broken Hill strike round table conference has ended without reaching a settlement, parties disagreeing on the adjustion of hours. A meeting of Broken Hill strikers adopted a resolution demanding increase under the Workmens Compensation Act'to the full earning capacity for victims of the industry, . ■Subscriptions to the State Loan total £1,160,000.

. ADELAIDE!, June 3rd. The harvest totalled 14,947,413 bushels.

SYDNEY, June 3rd

Mr Oann replying to a deputation from the Plasterers Union asking for legislation to legalise a forty-four hour week expressed himself in favour, and promised Cabinet consideration.

BIRTHDAY HONOURS. , (Received this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 3.

Birthday honours include Mr Wade, ex-Premier and D. Nison Millar, Governor of the'. Commonwealth Bank, Knight Commanders of St. Michael and St George,

N.S.W. POLITICS. (Received this day at 10 35 a.m.) < SYDNEY, June 4

The Progressive Party has considered the Government’s challenge respecting the reinstatement of the 1917 strikers, and has decided Mint there must be no interference with the loyalists who responded to the National Government’s call and further, to reinstatements with out the consent of tho Commissioners. It was also decided that participation in the strike only should, not bar re-em-ployment.

DAVIS CUP. (Received This Day at 10.35 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 4

■ The Tennis Association of Australasia lias agreed to New Zealand s demands that the 1920 Davis Cup be played in the Dominion.

A BIG REQUIREMENT. SYDNEY, June 4

■ Mr Millen told the Land Ministers of the various states at the Premiei s Conference that their requirements for settling soldiers were of staggering -magnitude. It now transpires that «« amount asked, was seventy millions sterling,