AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 315, 31 May 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

PRINTING TRADE AWARD. By Cablp—Press Association —Copyright. Received 30, 11.20 p.m. Sydney, May 30. The awarded granted the country printing trade allows apprentices and journeymen to operate type-setting machines. The wages granted are lower than those ruling in the city. The award is likely to seriously affect the printing trade. RECORD COLD SNAP. Received 30, 11.20 p.m. Sydney, May 30. Tlic barometer in Sydney this morning was 41, the lowest reading since 1872. There were falls of snow in many of the upland districts. UNPAYABLE TUGS. Received 30, 11.20 p.m. Sydney, May 30.

Evidence before the Industrial Court disclosed that tugboats in Sydney run at a loss owing to the severity of competition and the disappearance of sailing vessels. THE WONDERFUL WIRELESS. Received 30, 11.20 p.m. Sydney, May 30. One of the first examples of the use of wireless for general purposes was afforded by the Ulimaroa. The message was sent when 500 miles from the port and delivered within half an hour after despatch. NEW SOUTH WALES ASSEMBLY. Received 31, 12.5 a.m. Sydney, May 30. Mr. Meagher has V-«n re-elected chair, man of committees of the Assembly. SAVINGS BANK LOAN. Received 31, 12.5 a.m. Melbourne, May 30. Tenders for the Savings Bank loan of half a million, at 3% per cent., at a minimum of £O6, have been opened. The public tendered for £161,600, at an average of £96 Is 6d, the Savings Bank Commissioners taking the balance at par.