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Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1921, Page 1

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AN EMPHATIC PROTEST.

SYDNEY, February 2

A Prohibition rally at the Town Hall passed a resolution of emphatic protest- against the? postponement of the referendum, declaring that the action was unconstitutional, undemocratic, end an example of lawlessness to >e strongly condemned.

A feature of the demonstration was the reading by the chairman of a letter from Mr W. A. Holman, wishing the meeting success, supporting them and condemning the Government, which had flouted the law.

JOVKRNOP-GENERAL’g ACCIDENT

MELBOURNE, February 2

The Governor-General, while competing in a yacht race at the Hobart regatta slipped and wrenched bis knee. He will be compelled t<> cancel bis v’sit to Launceston.

SYDNEY WOOL SALES

SYDNEY, February 2. The wool sales were continued to day and there were some attractive of ferings. Others showed the effects o the drought. Japanese and Amernni buyers were again active. AAY.U. DECISION. SYDNEY, February 2 The Australian Workers’ Union Con ference decided in future that mem hers will not work more than 30 hour, weekly. There will be no Suture! g work. SH J PC) WX E R.S FIR .11 STA XD. (Received This Day at 10.40 a.in.) SYDNEY, Feb. 3. Officials of the Marine Transpor I nions are extremely disappointed a Ibe prospects of a prolongation of tin strike. The shipowners stated yester day that the vessels will be recommis sinned as soon as an understanding i: given by the Seamen’s Executive.

CHARGING MR HOLMAN. SYDNEY, l-'cb. 3. Air Dooley, defending the Ministr.' against prohibition criticism, chargee Air Holman with hypocrisy and insin‘■erity, in approving of a ref’erendun willi compensation and mcnnwliih negotiating with the Repatriation Department to settle soldiers on an irrigation area, for the exclusive purpose of wine growing. CRICKET CAPTAIN. SYDNEY. Feb. 3. Ranst'ord has been appointed Captain of the cricket team for New Zealand. JUDGE EWING’S WISHES. (Received T his Day at 10.40 a.m.) SYDNEY, Feb. 3. Judge Ewing communicated with Mr Dooley, asking that the Australian Workers Union Conference withdraw tile proposals that lie be appointed to New South Wales Supreme Court bench. Even if the appointment were made, he find no desire to leave Tasmania. THE SEAMEN’S BALLOT.

MELBOURNE, Feb. 3

In explanation of the fact that the tesult of the Seamen’s ballot will not be available for three weeks, it is stated that the papers from all the States must go to Sydney before the counting commences. It is expected I lint a deputation will wait on Mr Hughes this week, to endeavour to effect an immediate resumption of work.

BIG WOOL SCHEME. MELBOURNE, Feb. 3. The new wool scheme has been regisered with an authorised capital of twenty-five million. SWIMMING. MELBOURNE, Feb. 3 lleaupnire won the half-mile championship in 11.31, it Victorian record. QUEENSLAND LO AN. BRISBANE, Feb. 3. The Queensland loan has been extended to the 14th. It is understood li millions have been subscribed.