AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 316, 1 June 1911, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

LABOR AND ENTERPRISE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, May 31. The representative of a Leeds firm of tweed manufacturers, after investigating the prospects of opening mills in Australia, considers the conditions of labor make it impracticable. A MARINE INQUIRY. Hobart, May 31. The harbormaster has reported that | the striking of the Moeraki on Bellerivc Bluff during a recent fog was not due to any fault of the master. A TRAIN DERAILED. Brisbane, May 31. A train was passing from a loop to the line at Pengarry, near Toowomba, when the catch points opened and two carriages and a guard's van were derailed. One carriage and the van overturned. Five passengers were injured, but none seriously. TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE. Sydney, May 31. A stockowner at Cooma reports a successful method of treating tubercular cattle. The authorities are investigating the matter. BRISBANE GAS STRIKE. Brisbane, May 31. The strike continues, but the full supply of gas is being maintained. Information about the proposed general strike is unobtainable. , LOSS OF THE YONOALA. Brisbane, May 31. The Attorney-General decided that a Marine Boa'rd can hold an inquiry into the loss of the Yongala. A SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE. Sydney, May 31. A slight shock of earthquake was felt at Burrowa yesterday morning. CRIME IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, May 31. The police report last year shows an increase of 2607 arrests and summons cases and an increase of 29 desertions of wife and children. SUNDAY PICTURE SHOWS. Sydney, May 31. The Acting-Chief Secretary declined the request of picture show proprietors regarding Sunday shows, stating that there was no reason why they should he given a preference over other businesses.