COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1915, Page 5

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, July 14. The Assembly adjourned out of re*' speet to the late Mr. M'Farlane, member for the Clarence. Brisbane; July 14. Tho Governor opened Parliament. The legislation foreshadowed includes the establishment of industrial boards, an arbitration court and the discouragement of large estates. It was announced that any sheep for export from Queensland are reserved for the State Govverninent. Received July 14, !) p.m. Sydney, .Inly 14. The Commission enquiring into allegations regarding the administration of the Liverpool camp has commenced its sittings. The trawler trouble has been settled, the Government conceding the firemen's demands. Mr. Black proposes to build im,mediately three wooden trawlers fitted with oil engines, and rei|uiring no j;rcii!i ii, thus sav'ng ,Cl7o!i ]-"i amiiuu ill wages and fuel. Received July 14, 11.45 p.m. Sydney, July 14. Rain and thunderstorm are prevalent in the north-eastern districts. Mathias Hamburger was lined a further .£,">oo for attempting to trade with the enemy. The Government does not propose to coinpulsorily acquire the sugar crop, but is prepared to 'pay .CIS 10s per ton if fanner, desire to sell. The value of the crop is estimated at ,C 400,000. 'Perth, July 14. The revenue for the half-vear is ,C>,ISLSII a decrease of .£28,531. Uo'bart, July 14. Hie iweniie is .C!.'22,a decrease Of CI3M.