AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1927, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

i Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.] SYDNEY' WOOL PRICES. SYDNEY, April 7. The new series of wool sales commenced to-day with the market fully equal to the closing rates of the previous sales. There was a very strong general demand, particularly for come backs. Greasy merino sold to ‘2s -ltd.

ENGINEERING STRIKE. SYDNEY, April I. The Clyde Engineering Works have been again rendered idle, the twelve hundred employees striking as a protest against the alleged victimisation of the Union delegate by the management of the works. The strike is the result of notion by the Shop Committee. It was ordered by the Union. The management state the strike is an attempt at job control. Y(SIT TO NEWCASTLE. SYDNEY, April -1, The Duke and Duchess of York today departed for Brisbane. They called on route at Newcastle, where, in spite of pouring rain, they were greeted by huge cheering crowds. N.S.W. COAL STOPPAGE. SYDNEY. April 4. The Northern Coal Mines have not yet resumed work. All the industrial 1 disputes have been overcome, but some of the workings are not in readiness for a resumption, and other mines are still idle owing to the slackness of trade. However, a general resumption is expected this week. SYDNEY CRANE TRAGEDY. SYDNEY. April 4. A crane at the top of a city building. in the course of demolition, to-day collapsed, falling on a number of men who were working below. The crane killed .Tames Devine, and seriously Injured two other men. DTOMF7DF, SAILS. (Received this -lav at 9.30 a.m.) SUVA. April 5. H.M.R. Diomede sailed yesterday for Vila. Governor Mutson and General Richardson are passengers.