AUSTRALIAN NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10607, 4 June 1920, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

BENEFICIAL BAINS'IN N.S.W. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright SYDNEY, June 3. Beneficial falls of rain continue over the western portion of the State, embracing a wide area. Bain-producing disturbances are slowly moving eastward . (Received June 4, 12.35 a.m.) > SYDNEY, June 3. The rain area has contracted considerably. The weather is becoming fine, except in_ tho south-west. FARES TO PACIFIC PORTS INCREASED. SYDNEY, Juno 3. Passenger fares to Pacific Coast ports have been increased 10 per cent. Fares to intermediate ports also have been increased. BEITISH MARKSMEN. SYDNEY, Juno 3. A team of Elnglish riflemen is expected in Sydney in October to compete at the National Rifle Association’s fifty-sixth annual meeting, tor which prizes totalling £6300 are offer - ed. The crack shots of Australasia are expected to participate. INTER-’VAESITY TENNIS. ADELAIDE, June 3. _ At the ladies’ inter-’Varsity tennia tourney, Melbourne won eight matches, 16 sets, 99 games; Sydney, no matches, one set. 40 games. BROKEN HILL STRIKE CONTROVERSY. (Received Juno 3, 9 p.m.) SYDNEY, June 3. Tlie Broken Hill strike round table conference ended without reaching a settlement, the parties disagreeing on tho question of hours. A meeting of Broken Hill strikers adopted a resolution demanding an increase under the Workmen’s j Compensation Act to the full earning capacity for victims of industry. NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN. SYDNEY, June 3. Subscriptions to tho State loan total £1,160,000. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HARVEST. ADELAIDE, June 3. Tho harvest totalled 14,947,413 bushels. ■■■• -FORTY-FOUR HOUR. WEEK. (Received June 3, 11.16 p.m.) SYDNEY. Juno 3. Mr O. Oann (Minister for Labour) replying to a deputation from the Plasterers’ Union asking for legislation to legalise the forty-four hour week, expressed himself in favour, and promised Cahiitet consideration.