AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 334, 22 June 1911, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

THE WARRIMOO DELAYED. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, June 21. The Warrimoo was relayed by heavy weather, but no damage was done, and the stock was landed safely. SUGAR WORKERS' STRIKE. Brisbane, June 21. The sugar workers' strike threatens to spread. Largo strikers' camps have been formed in the Mackay and Townsville districts. Both sides are firm. The growers threaten to import labor. HOUSING THE GOVERNOR. Sydney, June 21. The idea that Admiralty House will be suitable for the Governor-General is not supported in official quarters, as it is considered altogether too small for a vice-regal residence, THE NEWCASTLE MINERS. Sydney, June 21. The Minster of Labor expresses himself greatly impressed by the change of feeling in the Newcastle district. He says that the miners are beginning to understand the futility of the last great strike.

THE COMMONWEALTH SURPLUS. Melbourne, June 21. The Federal Treasurer estimates me surplus at the end of tne year at over £1,000,000.

AN ACTRES.S AWARDED DAMAGES. Adelaide, June 21.

j Miss Mourer, a member of the Gay i Gordons theatrical company, has been awarded £4OO damages for injuries received when knocked down by a motor- | car.

A 11APPY IirXTtXC GROUND. Sydney, June 21. The official organiser of the British Immigration League, after visiting all the States, reports as the result o"f his inquiries that he is convinced there should not he a single capable, willing worker in the British Isles looking lor work.

SHEFFIELD CHOIR DELIGHTED. Sydney, June 21. At the close of the Sheffield Choir'.? Coronation concert, Dr. Harriss paid a grateful tribute to the enthusiasm and kindness of the Sydney people. They would return to England and spread abroad the charm of Sydney and all Australia, Tn order to show their gratitude to the Government and people of Mew South 'Wales they intended to give an open-air concert to-dav.