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A STRIKE SETTLED. - By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Brisbane, January 13. The ironmoulders' strike has been settled, the men returning to work on an increase of a shilling a day. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. Melbourne, January 13. The Minister of Defence is giving military officers preference as wireless operators. TRAMWAY-MEN'S HOURS. Melbourne, January 13. The working hours of tramway employees have been reduced from 54 to 48 weekly. ANTARCTIC WEATHER REPORTS. Adelaide, January 13. Dr. Mawson is communicating with the Federal authorities with regard to supplying daily weather reports from the Antarctic by means of wireless telegraphy. He states that they would be invaluable. . DENUDATION OF FORESTS. Melbourne, January 13. The Assistant Railway Commissioner advises prohibiting the export of railway sleepers, in view of the rapid de-1 nudation of forests.
THE FEDERAL REFERENDA. Sydney, January 13. The Labor Council unanimously decided to support the Federal Government's referenda proposals. Speakers expressed surprise at the State Labor Government refraining from expressing a definite attitude.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 223, 14 January 1911, Page 2
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160AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 223, 14 January 1911, Page 2
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