AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 8 May 1925, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Australian & N.Z. Gable Association.)

SYDNEY, May 7.

The Canberra strike has been settled. It- was tbo result of a misunderstanding which mutual explanations ended. The steamer Trebartha has 3000 tons of zinc concentrates and large consignments of copra- aboard. The victims of the Redfern railway accident, were two electricians, Ilarry Hearn and Frank Wilkes, who were repairing a signal. The rain lias ceased. Over seven inches fell in Sydney since Friday. The downpour practically covered the whole State and still continues in many country districts, where most welcome rain interfered with the election campaign which is now in full swing, though so far the response of the electors is somewhat lifeless

SYDNEY. This Dav

Latest reports of the chances refloating the Trebartha are more hopeful. Though she is hard and fast up to the- foremast, the position is considered not serious if the weather remains fine. Boats are unloading the cargo. The 32 members of the Engine Drivers’ and Firemen’s Union who ceased work at the Government dockyard atWalsh Island will resume this morning under the same conditions as existed before the dispute. MELBOURNE, May 7.

Detectives established the fact that n gang engaged in systematic stealing of motor ears, with branches at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, has been in operation over three years. One method is to rent, garages, where ears are’altered beyond recognition. Another is a member of the gang buys ear and insures it. a confederate steals the car, and the gang collects the insurance. MELBOURNE. This Day.

The Trades Hall Council decided to recommend all delegates and members not to participate in any function arranged for the entertainment of the American fleet.

Tlio foreign missions report presented to the Presbyterian Assembly states that native women in the New Hebrides are being recruited and illegally taken away in French ships; also thatdrink is being sold to the natives. PERTH. This Day.

Hotels, tea rooms and restaurants are nearly all closed as a result of the employees stop-work meetings. The stinkers' are picketing premises to prevent tlio public entering. A few demonstrations occurred. The Acting-President, of the Arbitration Court called a compulsory conference of the parties.