AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1920, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE WEATHER, SYDNEY, Dec. 11

There is a growing feeling that the prohibition referendum which should bo taken before 30th June, should be abandoned, on account of tho provision for compensation. The amount involved is estimated at from ten to fifteen millons.

THE SEAMEN’S SECRETARY SYDNEY, Dec 11

Notwithstanding the High Court injunction restifiiiiihg Mr Walsh from acting as secretary of the Seamen’s Union, the latter Jicdy has over-ridden its executivo and decisired it will continue to recognse Walsh as Secretary. ATHLETE DEAD. SYDNEY, Dec. 11. Obituary.—Henry Ryse, former champion athlete. He held the two miles walking and running championships of New Zealand. AN AGREEMENT. MELBOURNE, Dec. 11. The shipbuilding hitch has been c vorcome. An agreement with the Commonwealth has been signed by the unions concerned. INCREASED SALARIES. MELBOURNE, Dec. 11. Mr Hughes announced the Common-' wealth civil servant salaries will he increased from £196 to £2OB, with proportional increases to £3OO, and also 5s allowance for each child.

PROMISE TO HELP. 16 MELBOURNE, Dec. 11

Mr Hughes had a conference with a woollen industries deputation who stressed the urgency of tho Commonwealth vigorously promoting manufactures. He said Government would assist in obtaining machinery for 1 lie work of organisation.

A NEW ADMINISTRATOR. BRISBANE, Dec. 11

Mr F. E. Urguhart, Commissioner of Police, has been appointed administrator of Northern Territory, in successon to Dr Gilruth. Torrential rainfalls are recorded in Maryborough district.