AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1924, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[by TELEGRAPH —TEII PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

A FIRE. SYDNEY, Nov. 3. During the early hours this morning, a four-storied warehouse of Edison Swan Electric C’ov. of Clarence St. was burnt out. Tho (ire was not detected till it had extended almost through the building.' The damage will amount to many thousands.

COAL LUMPERS’ INTENTIONS. NEWCASTLE, Nov. 3. Grave fears for tho future of the coal industry in the Northern districts jmd shipping activities of the port of Newcastle have been occasioned by tlm decision or a meeting of Newcastle coal trimmers that from ’I uesday next no overtime will he worked, and coal loading at the cranes will cease at four p.m. It is slated in well-informed circles that if this decision is carried into effect, not only will the northern coal industry lie completely disorganised within a week, Imt the port will practically ho at a standstill. At ptosent the cranes are worked continuously from six 011 Monday morning til 1 late 011 Saturday.

SATURDAY’S RACING. SYDNEY, Nov. 3. Commenting on the result of the A ictorian Derby, tlm “Herald” says numerically tho field was up to tile average, hut it cannot lm said the classic event had attracted throe-year olds with staying powers. It is doubtful il any Derby was won with greater case. It' appeared nothing more than an exercise gallop to Spearfolt, who made a magnificent run over the last two furlongs and came home 011 his own. with Ids rider holding him well in hand. It was evident he could have won by several more lengths than lie did. Regarding Gloaming’s win, the “Herald” says it was one of the easiest wins ho has had for some time. The “Telegraph” says that having his first rare in his native State, Gloaming mado the opposition look cheap.