ECONOMIC CRISIS

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1930, Page 2

ECONOMIC CRISIS

con'-’eubnus Called. (Australian Press Association) SYDNEY, Feb. 24. A conference of the New South Wales employers and employees to discuss the economic crisis is oontemplated by the New South Wales Govern- | mnt. Tli Premier, Air Bavin, after | a Cabinet meeting, stated: “AVe were I

“You are Australian,” said Lady (Nancy) Astor, who received the delegates, to Mr Fenton’s secretary, Air Duffy, and his wife. Asked bow she knew, she replied: “By your eyes. I had a great deal to do with the Australians in the war years. I like them, but they have their own ways.” “Regular devils?” queried Air Duffy. “Perhaps, a little,” replied Lady Astor. ‘ ‘SCULLIN CR OSSBONES. ” AUSTRALIA’S LEADER. LONDON, February 14. “We call him “Seullin Crossbones’,” a pretty typist, who has been given notice of dismissal from the Migration Department, confided to the “Sydney’ Sun” representative. “He is sacking everybody, and it is most difficult to obtain other work. Half of the Hatry girls are still out; they have been vainly seeking work for the last three months. The heads at Australia House are good, They give us time off to interview prospective employers, but it is almost hopeless, “The only hope is to form a sand- I wich-women’s union and promenade streets bearing placards and advertising hosiery or something. Maybe we could run a ’tea-garden on the roof ot Australia House for Australian visitors. The roof is now wasted, though i' is the pleasantest spot in building, affording grand views o' London.” LOST HIS GOATEE. PRIME -MINISTER’S SON. LOS ANGELES, February 14. Mr Alister MacDonald, son of the Prime Minister of Great Britain (Mr Ramsay MacDonald), arrived in America with a goatee, but lost it when Charlie Chaplin shaved it off during a party at Mr Ronald Colmen’s house. Pictures of Air AlacDonald before and after the shaving are published by the Los Angeles papers, which suggest that Alister was forcibly held by screen stars while the amputation <was accomplished. Jack Dempsey says that he didn’t assist in the fun. “But I wish I had,’ he added. “I never like goatees anyway.”

unfortunately unable to arrive at a common policy at the Premier’s Conference last week, ami my Govern- 1 lneiit is faced with the necessity of dealing with the situation separately. We shall probably call a conference of trade union representatives and employers’ organisations to enlist their cooperation.

“The hope of all who suffer.” —Whittier. Throughout the last sixty years that grand old specific, Baxter’s Lung Preserver, lias earned for itself an enviable reputation. Indeed, to-day it is the hope of relief for all who suffer from annoying summer colds. “Baxter’s” quickly soothes and relieves. Also acts as a wonderful tonic. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers —generous-sized bottle. 2s Gd ; large economical size, 4s Gd ; bachelor’s size, Is Gd.