AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1922, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CA 111. F. ASSOCIATION. N.S.W. ORCHESTRA. (Received this iln.v at 11.30 a.m.) SYDNF.Y. November 28. Herr Verbrugghen lias communicated with tbe Conservatorium from U.S. intimating be will resign the directorship, if his position as conductor of the orchestra is not guaranteed. Verbrugghen asked for Cl.oOO sterling for each post. The Government refused the request. TARIFF MATTERS. MELBOURNE, November 28. An agreement has not yet been reached between Mr Robb and the Minister of Customs. Australian timber interests object t:» tariff concessions on American hardwood. Mr Robb has little to offer in return for concessions as the balance of trade is greatly in favour of Canada.

STRIKE OFF. SYDNEY, Nov. 28. • A section of the Stove Moulders Union declared the strike off and resuming at Metters to-day on a- forty-eight floor week. The Union Secretary stated lie was calling a mass meeting of the Union to consider the position as Metters section was expected to break away at any time. SHIPS HELD UP. SYDNEY, November 28. At a lato hour last night the Kornnni and Kolciri were unnhle to sail, owing to members of the respective news absenting themselves. Twentyfour hours notice was given the remainder. Roth vessels were destined for Newcastle. It is explained the hold-up is part of the seamen’s policy 1 - boycott Union steamers till the strike in New Zealand is declared off or until the strikers in Long Bay prison are unconditionally released-