AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 May 1923, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. TRADE RELATIONS. DELEGATE RETURNS. (Received this dav at 9.25 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 1. One of tlio delegates representing the Australian fruit producing interests who visited London oil behalf of the Federal Government to inquire into questions relating to reciprocal treatment and trade generally, has returned to Sydney. Tlio impression he gained was, that while businessmen in London and the provinces were opposed to any mention of preference duties, they freely recognised now that tlio Empire economic conference must evolve some machinery that will assure the Dominions closer preferential trading. Conditions, he added, were never better for the development of closer trade relations between Australia and the Homeland. As a result of inquiries the delrgale r-ced the need for careful attentini to the grading and packing of goeJs and the standardisation of qualities rf butter and honey in order to compete with goods from other countries. RELIEF GIVEN DEPENDENTS. SYDNEY, May I. Relief is being given to the dependents of the crew of the missing steamer Douglas Mnwson, of which there is no trace. CONTROL OF MEAT PRICES. BRISBANE, May 1. In view of the complaints about the excessive price charged for meat, the Commissioner has decided to resume control of meat prices in the city and suburbs. DECISION NOT MADE PUBLIC. (Received this dav at 12.45 p.tn.) SYDNEY, May 1. Tl ic Executive of the Coalminers’ Federation met to consider the coal dispute. The decision arrived at was not made public, but will he telegraphed to the various lodges which assemble on Tuesday for the Ma y Day celebrations. BRIGANTINE LOST. (Received tlijs dav at 12.45 p.tn.) MANILA, April 39. The British brigantine Amy Turner, from Australia with a consignment of coal to -Manila, was lost at sea near Guam on March 27th. Charles West and three other British survivors reached Ilinatnaii, on the East Coast of Miiulango in tho ship's boat, after 24 days’ privation. The townsfolk provided food and clothing and also arranged their passages to Cebu. Ton lives are reported to be lost.

1111811 EN VO VS AK R EST ED. SYDNEY. May 1. When the Trislt Envoys had just commenced an open air meeting at Wav-er-ly last night, the police intervened and arrested both, also John Clancy, a collector, on a charge of inciting sedition on 22ud April and other days. Accused were released oil bad o f £390 each. An angry crowd followed the arrested men to the police station and sang Republican song, and sported Sinn Fein flags oti a, motor ear, but subsequently dispersed without further incident. A VETERAN DEAD. SYDNEY, May 1. Obituary.—George Hughes, a Veteran of the New Zealand war. He lived at the veteran's home at La Fertilise and was 90 years of age.