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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1921, Page 1

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MR STOREY’S POSITION

SYDNEY, January 19

Although the general opinion is that Mr Storey had had the upper hand in the Czarowitch of the Australian Labour Party Executive, the later body has issued a report stating that the executive won the first round, as yesterday the Government had to adjourn a meeting of Parliamentary Party to avoid defeat.

R EFUSED ADMITTANCE

SYDNEY, January 20

The Customs officials prevented one of the Tofua’s passengers landing after lie stated he served part of a five years’ sentence in New Zealand. He was

released on condition he left the country. He will be sent back to New Zealand by the Moeraki which sailed at eleven.

UNEMPLOYED

SYDNEY. January 20

Three hundred unemployed rushed the Town Rail and took possession. They refused to leave until the Lord Mayor granted an interview. After the interview was granted the crowd dispersed.

WHEAT COMMISSION

(Received This Day at 10.40 a.m.)

SYDNEY, Jan. 21

The Wheat Commission has adjourned sine die. Justice Prinz meanwhile states there is no evidence implicating Mr Graham in any malpractice.

C(>M PULSt) R Y CON TERENCE

SYDNEY, Jan. 21

It was stated at a compulsory conference on engine drivers claims, that all Queensland coal miners were idle pending a settlement of this dispute. The conference adjourned until the mines resume working, Mr (Tibbie (chairman) stating the workers cannot have a strike and arbitration too. THE POLITICAL IMPASSE. SYDNEY, Jan. 21. The parliamentary labour party without voting, decided to support the attitude of‘the Premier and ask the executive to withdraw their demands. Mr Storey said it was a unanimous decision, which he regarded as, a, personal triumph. The Premier and executive discussed the .position last night., six Ministers being present, and adjourned till to-night.