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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1920, Page 1

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MELBOURNE GAS STRIKE,

MELBOURNE,''June 12.

'Die city is now facing tlfe dismal prospect of being without gas, electric light and trains,' as the engine-drivers have definitely decided to cease work at midnight on Saturday. 'lf any attempt is made IS> bring coal overland to supply non-unionist workers at the gas works, the railway'workers threaten to strike.

WELCOME RAIN. BRISBANE, June 12.

Soaking rain lias fallen in tho western area.. The rivers are rising and floods are feared. Paddocks in many places are under water.

•Holders of store' cattles now decline to sell, holding" their 'stock for fatten-

It is generally admitted that the drought has broken'.

A SENSATIONAL WIN. (Received" this day" at 9.30" a.m.) ' " ' SYDNEY," June 14

The football match on " Saturday was one of the most sensational played in Sydney, a victory of such a margin staggering the most' Optimistic of "the Home supporters. Tho Englishmen question some of the rulings of the referee ,but they wore outplayed from the commencement." - ROWING. " SYDNEY, This Day. Barry stated lie will retire after - the race with Felton.labour and voting. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.in.) SYDNEY, This Day. The Labour Conference passed a resolution in favour of compulsory voting -at State and Federal elections. OBITUARY. SYDNEY, June 12. Obituary—Harry Cox formerly la New Zealand Rugby footballer.