AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1928, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Australian Press Assn.—United Service SEA COOKS. MELBOURNE, .June 20. The' shipowners have telegraphed to Mr Tudehopc stating that the hitter’s telegram (cabled to-day) was a distinct breach of the terms of settlement of the coos’ strike. The owners state they must have an assurance that tlieir free selection of cooks will not be interfered with. The telegram adds that until such an assurance is given, the shipowners will refuse to engage any further men for any of tlieir ships. SYDNEY, June 20. The Cooks’ Union has decided to supply men for the Bnrwon, but, although a big crowd of seamen and cooks were in attendance'at the shipping master’s office, the owners did not call for anv men.

. It is anticipated, however, that the difficulty will lie adjusted to-morrow, when flic manning of tlie idle ships will lie continued.

OWNERS’ CLAIM. SYDNEY, Juno 19.

The marine stewards new log lias been submitted to the Arbitration Court. The .Union claims increased wages and shorter hours. . The owners have submitted a counter claim. The owners’ log is one asking for a general reduction of wages, and also for an increase in the daily hours of work.

SIX MEN MISSING. HOBART, June 29. Six men working on road construction on the banks of the Pieman R v ■ are missing. It is believed that tlioy have boon drowned, n.s the river is in flood.

SOVIET MONEY. SYDNEY, Juno 20.

At the Commission inquiring into Mr Lambert’s charges, Air John Bailey (President of the Central Branch of the Australian Workers’ Union) gave evidence, and under cross-examination he admitted he had said that Mr Lambert’s allegations would be the forerunner of a big political story that would shock the people of the Com- ; monweaUh. What- witness meant by that was that £7.00,000 had been voted I by the Russian" Government for propaganda throughout the British Empire, and part of this, lie believed was finding its way into Australia. HUDDART PARKER’S INSTRUCTIONS. • Received this day at 8.50 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 21. The Huddart Parker’s have instructed officers to stop receiving cargo for the Ulimaroa. but if the cooks dispute is immediately settled, a further effort will be' made to get the Ulimaroa away to-morrow. DEREGISTRATION II EAR ING. t SYDNEY, June 21. Chief Judge Dethridge, resuming the hearing of the Brisoaue branches application for the deregistration of the Cooks Union, was informed the membership fee for this union amounted to £ll 13.3 6d, which he regarded wholly excessive. It was also stated this fee was. increased by the Union executive without the authority of other branches. “I shall want to hear good reasons in justification of this fee,” added Judge Dethridge, “if this organisation" is to remain registered.” Judge Detbrdge asked what was f proposed to be done in tlie event-of de-registration. Counsel replied: ‘‘We shall term a new union.’ The case was adjourned. AVIATORS HONOURED. SYDNEY, June 21. The Federal Ministry created Capi tain Ivingsford Smith a Squadron Leader, and Ulnv a Flight-Lieutenant. efforts to salve VESSEL. ISYDNEY, June 21. The underwriters decided to try to salve the stranded Uralla, and believe there is bright prospects of doing this .. at a reasonable cost. The vessel is resting on a softy sandy bottom.