AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1920, Page 3

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(acstualian *V n.z. t:„an; associaiuinj A SCATHING REPORT. (Received this day at 9.3 U a.m.) SYDNEY, July 30. The Commissioner- recording on the Federal public service administration, states the atbliation of the public service association with outside labour unions lias resulted in a pernicious effect on the morale of the service. The results of,six years of public service arbitration have been disloyalty, extravagance and reduced efficiency. COMMERCIAL. MELBOURNE, July 30. Hides are firm at last week’s rates, barley 7s 9d, Bs, Cape 7s, 7s 3d, oats, Algerians os, os 3d, potatoes £ll 10s, £l2, onions £l4, £ls. MELBOURNE, July 30. The proclamation prohibiting the export of hides and leather is revoked and other prohibited articles arc also released. RACER’S DEATH. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) BRISBANE, July 30. Boy Syce, favourite for the Prince of Wales Cup, and winner of the Derby and St Leger, died in his box as the result of a mysterious poisoning. The colt dropped out of the Cup at six furlongs.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) ADELAIDE, July 30. Tlie third and final session of Parliament lias opened. The Governor indicated that notwithstanding improved revenue, additional expenditure especially in the public seervice, would involve new taxation. By arrangement with the Commonwealth Government, - five shillings per bushel would he guaranteed for wheat. Major Snieaton gave notice of motion for holding n referendum on prohibition, RESUME Ww.'.K, FREMANTLE, July 30. The waterside workers endorsed the action of the Federation Executive, and decided to resume work on the peninsular steamer.

COAL .SHORTAGE. (Deceived this day at 11.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, July 30. Mr Hughes questioned in the House of Representatives as to the coal shortage attributed it to three reasons, kick of shipping, increased oxport, freqmnt stoppages. If Parliament chose it could pass enabling legislat ion bloc-eng export, hut such would be against the best interests of Australia. He declined to utilise large reserves at Grass : nil Newcastle for some markets, as he a® reliably informed that a coal strike v as imminent. Government would tberefve require it for warships and mercantile marine.

“PRINCE OF HEARTS.” BRISBANE, July 30. The Prince spent another busy day. It is generally conceded that Brisbane s enthusiasm is second to none. He was entertained at a. brilliant function by the State Government. A glowing tribute was paid by Mr Fihelly. The Prince replying, said Queensland put the crown on a wonderful experience. Brisbane has christened the visitor the “Prince of Hearts.” FEDERAL POLITICS. MELBOURNE, July 30.

Mr 'Hughes in moving the second reading of the Industrial Peace Bill .n----phasised the fact that the Arbitration Court would remain at work side by side with the suggested tribunals. Mr Cook announced lie would present the Budget within a few weeks. tis understoodfresh taxation to the extent of two or three, million is foreshadowed.