AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 278, 15 April 1911, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

DECLARATION OF LONDON. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.; Brisbane, April 13. The Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce in protesting against the ratification of the Declaration of London. YONGALA SEARCH ABANDONED. Brisbane, April 13. In consequence of heavy weather the at Nares Rock has been abandoned." SUPPRESSION OF SUNDAY TRADING. Sydney, April 12. Mr. Beeby promised a deputation that Sunday trading should be suppressed. NO SCARCITY OF LABOR. Sydney, April 13. The Director of Labor reports that there is no shortage of labor amongsi skilled trades. SHORTAGE OF TRUCKS. Melbourne, April 13. I The shortage of trucks is causing serious losses. The commissioners are contracting for the supply of 2000 new trucks. BIG WHEAT CARGO. Melbourne, April 13. The steamer Monarch took a record cargo of wheat, namely, 387,413 bushels. THE STEAMER BRISBANE. Sydney, April 13. The steamer Brisbane, which went ashore while leaving Port Kembla, is uninjured. COAL IN PAPUA. Melbourne, April 13. Mr. Staniforth Smith reports that there are undoubtedly large deposits of coal in Papua, but in rough country. Barges cannot be taken within seventy miles, and it is doubtful if mines would be payable. LAND SETTLEMENT. Sydney, April 13. Mr. Ncilson, Minister for Lands, speaking at West Wyalong, said that the Government intended throwing open vacant Crown lands instead of resuming privately j owned properties. The raif ways would go before the people.