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Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1923, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N. Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. SUMATRA ENQUIRY. SYDNEY, July 28. The conference of maritime unions passed a resolution,' that in view of the action of Mr Bruce, in rotusing to extend the scope of the Sumatra ( ommission to ascertain the condition of other vessels trailing on the Australian coast, the Con fere me will conduct an inquiry itself, with ail independent ,( hnirninn. C'OLI.I WHY CONKKI!KN'T Id. SYDNKY. July 28. Representatives of the coal owners and miners conferred with Mr Oakes in respect to the dispute at Pelaumaiii colliery. It was agreed that the award |,o made not later than Tuesday relating to air turbine machines being employed at Belauinain. Work at all mines will he resumed on Wednesday. KM PI ILK TRABK. SYDNKY, July 2N The Empire Development Union has framed on appeal for presentation to the Imperial C'oiilcronco, specifying the directions in which reciprocal trade relations are desired with other parts ot of the Kmpire. PUKAKI !(EFLOATEP. SYDNKY, July 2m The steamer Pukaki was limited off the reef, and is resuming the volnge. COOOKK TRAGRDY. SYDNKY, July 28. Four licensed charged in eoiineetioii with the Congee trunk tragedy were remanded till Monday.

A VICTOR lAN ( IMTTC. MELBOURNE, July 28.

In the House of Representatives. Mr Charlton criticised Mr Bruce's speech ~f Australia's attitude oil the Imperial Conference and dilfered from most points, lie accused Mr Bruce of persistently propagating Imperialism in all his utterances instead of encouraging Australia to legislate on lines mailing for its best development.

LABOUR COUNCIL'S CON'D KMX A-

TION. SYDNEY. July 20

The Labour Council expresses Its condemnation and horror at the callous action of those in charge of the British ship Trcgcnna, in refusing information to the German ship Freiburg, concerning the position of the sinking ship 1 roves sa. The Labour Council compliments its fellow workers of the Freiburg for their efforts oil behalf of the survivors of the Trevessa, and expresses the opinion that the 13 seamen who lost their lives are victims of tho same narrow racial prejudices which made possible the loss of 10,000.000 lives in the European war.

TURF AUTHORITY DEAD. (Received this dav at Held a.m.) SYDNEY, July 30. Obituary—Tom Willis, turf editor of the “Herald”, and Sydney “Mail”. His pen name was “Milroy”. He was resognised as a turf authority in Australia.

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