GENERAL CABLES.
SUGAR. GROP. Ad'fralian-N.Z. Cable Assc-ciutfoa. Melbourne, Dec 12. The revised estimate of the snirar crop is 220,01)0 tons, between 40,000. mid 5'j.000 tons under the estimated consumption. MORE PAY FOR LESS WORK. Melbourne, Dec. 12. The union of factory eugine-drivers throughout Australia has given sin ultimatum to the employers that unless the demand for increased wages ard shorter houw be conceded by Monday a strike will be ordered. MUXITIOXS FOR BRITAIN. Melbourne, Dec. 12. Replying to a suggestion to send to Britain munitions instetld of hplf the i:on and steel output, thus increasing employment here, Mr. Pearce (Defence Minister) stated that attempts to manufacture munitions in Australia had failed, owing to the specifications constantly altering, due to the experience gained on the jiattlefields. THE PREMIERS' COXFEREXCE. • Melbourne, Last Sight. The Premiers' Conference ,lia3 opened, and is now discussing State loans. A DFOWXED XEW ZEALAXDER. Perth, Dec. 12. Another report gives the name of the drowned New Zealander as Cameron Duncan McKenzie. )»' ' ' ~ '■■*<
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Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1916, Page 5
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163GENERAL CABLES. Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1916, Page 5
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