AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 March 1926, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] FLOOD DAMAGE. SYDNEY, March 27. There is still a considerable danger of flooding in the low-lying towns on Macquarie river below Dubbo. The Darling is expected to flood when the waters of the Macquarie and Cnstloreagh come down. Hunter River at Maitland is receding but the lowlying portions of the town are still under water. Flood waters around Wellington have disappeared, leaving a trail of debris behind. Round Sydney the rain is mostly coastal. Very little has fallen. AVarwick Farm race course is reported to he in excellent condition for to-day’s races. It is still raining iu the city. SEAMEN’S UNION. SYDNEY, Alareh 27. It is officially announced that the application by the Sydney Branch of the Australian Seamen’s Union for registration as a trades union lias been granted. It is generally 1 relieved the object of the union seeking registration is to- further its right against the Melbourne branch, also to assist the Sydney branch to combat the activities of trade. WATER-SIDE TROUBLES. MELBOURNE, Alareh 27. On the application of the Commonwealth Steamship Owners’ Association, in view of many disputes existing around the Coast with the At ater- ’ sillers’ Federation, a compulsory conference lias been ordered by Justice Powers for Thursday. Wntersiders are at present- threatening direct action if their demands are not granted. The demands include increased wages, the abolition of afternoon pick-ups and special overtime allowances.

RAIN STOPS SPORTS. SYDNEY, Alareh 28.

Cricket and most other week-end sports were yesterday abandoned owing to the sodden condition of the ground.