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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1921, Page 3

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THE STEWARDS STRIKE. NEARING THE END. SYDNEY, January 21. Trades Hall officials announce the stewards strike is drawing to a close A meeting of stewards has been called for Monday, when a proposal from Melbourne Trades Union disputes Committee will be discussed. The Seamen’s Union officially announced it is prepared to man ships on conditions prevailing prior to die strike as sixin as the stewards have reached a settlement or declared the strike off. Transport workers Federation at Monday’s meeting will submit a notion in favour of the stewards balloting on the question of resumption. BROKEN HILL VALUES. . MELBOURNE. Jan. 21.

C. Fraser of Broken Hill Association of Smelters comparing the market capital value of Broken Hill Mining Companies at the end of 1920 with the highest prices ruling throughout the year said they showed a decrease of seven million. The drop in the whole of the base metal industry was lourteen million. SWIMMING. SYDNEY, Jan. 21. Longworth defeated Kealoha in the first heat of 220 yards in 2.30 1-5. Beaupaire. in the second heat defeated Langer by a yard in 2.29 2-5. The final will be held on Saturday. BRISBANE, Jan. 21. Elsie Venning won the 220 yards ladies’ swimming championship in 3.1.