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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1920, Page 3

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(AUSTBALIAN A*, N.Z. CAIII.E ASSOCIATION] I.W.W. INQUIRY. SYDNEY, June 28. To-day saw a resumption of Justice Ewing’s inquiry into the circumstances of the long terms of imprisonment imposed on twelve industrial workers of tho world prisoners over incendiary fires. It drew a groat erowu at the court, many hundreds being unable to gain admittance. , MR STOREY’S EULOGY. (Received this day at 10.35 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. The Premier, Mr Storey, expressed himself as extremely pleased with the general results of the Prince’s visit. He says tho Prince proved himself courteous and clever, and quickly won his way to the. hearts of all sections of the community. He was truly democratic, and a man, who if ever the opportunity comes bis way, will knit more closely the scattered threads of the Em. pire. He has created a lasting, favourable impression jn the public mind.

SUGAR SHORTAGE. (Received This |>av at 10.35 a.m.)’ SYDNEY, This Day. In consequence of the sugar shortage, many factories manufacturing jam, condiments and confectionery have been compelled to close. Several hundred employees are involved. THEATRICAL MERGER. MELBOURNE, This Day. An amalgamation is unofficially reported, between the theatrical firms of Williamson’s and Tarts’. ' FEDERAL LOAN. (Received this day at 12.25 p.rn) . SYDNEY. June 29. , The Commonwealth propose to raise locally a loan for war services and "repatriation. It was intended to raise it abroad but the tightness of the British money market as 'disclosed by the recent New South Wales loan, makes this undesirable. Authority lias already been secured for raising twenty millions. RAILWAYMEN’S BALLOT. . (Receved this day at. 11.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Tin's Day. The Railway Union has distributed ballot papers to members requesting a vote on the question of declaring certain coal, “black.” The ballot closes on Saturday.