ALLEGED TIN DISCOVERIES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3641, 30 November 1920, Page 5

ALLEGED TIN DISCOVERIES.

Received 12.30 p.m, MELBOURNE, This Day. The Ministry is sending a detective to the Malay Peninsula to investigate reports respecting tin discoveries in Badak. BRCJfWN COAL STRIKE ENDED. Received 12.30 p.m. MELBOURNE, This Day. The coal strike has been settled, Mr. Lawson agreeing to Mr. Hughes's proposal. ►The matter will be determined by the law courts. PRICE OF METALS. % _ Received 12.30 p.m. MELBOURNE, This Day. „ Mr. A. C. Campbell, presiding at a meeting of Broken Hill Block 10 and 14 shareholders, said that lead and silver had fallen to such an extent that the award was a burden to holders, and it was doubtful if a profit could be made. * UNION OF CHURCHES.

Received 12.50 p.m. SYDNEY, This Day. Dr. Averill, Bishop of Auckland, arrived by the Orontes. He said that reunion was the one absorbing question, and if it is not accomplished it won't be the fault of the Church of England. A greafc spirit of fellowship, in the shape of a United Church, would be the greatest, help to the League of Nations. * WHEATGROWERS' TROUBLES. Received 12.50 p.m. . - .■ . SYDNEY, This Day. Oaten and . wheaten cuts were recently selling at 16s <per cwt, and are now Bs. Farmers are finding the cost of-, cutting exorbitant, as they have ■oversupplied the market. ANOTHER STRIKE SETTLED. - Received 12,50 p.m. SYDNEY, Thia Day. Fifteen hundred wool and basel workers ceased work for increased wages last month. The dispute was settled by both sides agreeing to accept the Federal basic wage. I| is reported that the was due tb the employers declining to pay £5 17s per week. OLYMPIC COMPETITORS. Received 12.50 p.m. SYDNEY, This Day. Hunt and Parker were welcomed >homc. The former said he was nearly three stone - above weight at Antwerp. Parker said that motor-cycling found more favour in Antwerp than swimming and athletics.

HUGHES AS CRICKETER. Received 12.50 p.m. MELBOURNE, This Day. The State v. Federal Parliament cricket match resulted in a tie. Mr. Hughes captured four wicket's for 45, and just missed the hat trick.