AUSTRALIAN

Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1920, Page 3

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I AUSTRALIAN cc N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] WATERLOO CUP. BRISBAN—, June 24. In the Australasian Waterloo Cup, the New Zealander, Bassett’s Wine was beaten out in the first round. WHOLESALE THIEVING. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 24. A gang of .shopbreakers, who have been working the city for the past few weeks, secured approximately (.'IOO,OOO worth of goods, which the police are of opinion have been sent to other States, thus minimising the chance of identification. SUGAR SHORTAGE. SYDNEY, June 24. The sugar shortage is again acute, only 25 per cent of the normal requrements being available. SAVINGS BANK INTEREST. (Received this dav at 12.25 p.m) SYDNEY, June 24. The Government Savings Bank has increased the rate of interest on deposits to four per cent, up to the limit of £SOO. CONFERENCE FAILS. SYDNEY, June 24. A conference of coal owners and miners discussed the men’s claim tor payment of £1 per day for lower paid men and shorter working hours. The owners submitted counter proposals, but no agreement was reached. At tlic suggestion of Mr Hughes (Federal Prime Minister) ,wlio presided, the conference adjourned with the object of the two parties trying to reach a modus vivendi.