AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1925, Page 3

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IUSIBALIAN AND N.Z. OAIILI ASSOCIATION WATERSIDERS AND SEAMEN. SYDNEY, .June 19. It is reported that the Sydney branch of the Wilier,iders Federation has intimated its willingness to support the .Seamen’., Union if subsequent developments warranted such action. SYDNEY. June 18. When ;; new crew for a Howard Smith steamer was called lor the Seamen’s Union's assistant-secretary came to the wharf saying the men wanted to see him. but be was ordered elf tbe premises. Tbe men 1 hereupon de>leeiinot to sign on. Otlicials ol the s; .mien's and walersiders' unions held a oonieiellre to discllss the. maritime piosiiinu. The proceedings were in camera. ’I he general opinion among the shipowners is that all vessels engaged in inter-state trade will he tied up as the articles expire. (ENSURE MOTION DEFEATED. SYDNEY, June IS. Tbe House of Representatives by tit! to 27 defeated the censure motion against the .Ministry. A FOFNDATJON STONE. SYDNEY, June 19. Lady Forster laid the foundation nl’ ihe new Young Women's Christian Association building, estimated to cost A!I>7.OIX) sterling. STATE GOYERXORS. SYDNEY. June 19. Cabinet adopted a motion in favor of tbe appointment ol Australian cili7.cns as State Governors, thus lulling into line with the decision of other State Premiers, cabled on the lith. PEATTEX’S PERSISTENCE. MELBOURNE. June 17. Mr Prat ten (Federal Cu-tnms Minister) say, lie will appeal against the verdict in his claim, for £IO.OOO against tho “Labour Daily” of Syd-

DF.FENCE OF GREEKS. BRISBANE. Juno 19 Tlie Consul-General of Greece has written to tlie Premier. tra.vei.siug the criticism of Greek immigrants by Mr Ferry, cabled on the 3rd. He claims that Greeks an- industrious ami thrifty, and warmly denies the allegations that, their premises are msanhary. and ah'* 'barges of imi.mialitv ill certain case,. He stated be intends ll* forward the Greek Government a comprehensive r-port on tbe whole matter. labour premier. SYDNEY, .Inin- *2O. Mr Lang announced that he iiileuilto immediately introduce a bill t rein-tiite the forty-four hour working wvolv. WATKESI DKRS SUPPORT SEAMEN. SYDNEY. June 20. |L is officially stated the Waterside Workers’ Federation has definitely decided to support the Seamen’s Union j„ its light against the shipowners. AERIAL DEFENCE OF SYDNEY. MELBOURNE, June 20. The. report »f the Public Works Committee, tabled in the lion e of Representatives. provides for the establishment of an air base at Richmond. New South Wale., for the delenee ol Sydney. Tim scheme provides for lighting and bombing squadrons and it will be com-

plated in three years at a cost. of C I 77.-100. The. liase will Im* immune lrom a naval bombardntem . I'I.IMAROA AND MAUXGAXI I. (Received tins Jay at 3 a.m.) SYDNEY. June 20. The Ulimarna which was due to sail at noon was delayed three hours by the absente of a fireman and the company was compelled to engage a substitute at the Shipping Masters’ Office q’lie vessel’ sailed at three. Sailed: At four, the Maunganui. PRODUCE PRICES. MELBOURNE, June 19. Gat, (milling), 2, (hi. 2s !>d ; feed 2s ;td, 2s Id; barley (English) os. os fid. Gape -Is: potatoes C 7. US: onions -Cl 3 IDs. til los.