AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 November 1919, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

LIGHT WHEAT YIELDS By Telegraph.—Press Assn.— Copyright. Received Nov. 12, 5.5 p.m. Adelaide, Nov. 12. Official reports show a decrease ol 134,5G0 acres under wheat compared with last year. Carge areas faded entirely, other large areas being fed oft or cut for hay. It is anticipated the wheat yield will be light. SOLDIERS' GRATUITY. By Telegraph.—rress Assn.—>Copyrleht. Melbourne, Nov. 13. It appears that Mr. Hughes' statement regarding the payment of soldiers' gratuities in cash was made as the outcome of a conference with financial institutions an(l the .promises of large employers that they were willing to take the bonds and cash tiiem: It is stated that the bulk of the soldiers realise that the cash payment will mean serious financial embarrassment to the Government and are prepared to accept nonnegotiable bonds. The Federal Treasurer is now negotiating with the bank-ers.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NEW SHIPPNG LINE, s Sydney, Nov, 13. Advices have been received to the effect that the new Canada-Australian shipping line, known as the Canadian Government, Mercantile Marine, has been organised, but the departure of the first steamer from Canada has been delayed until January. Steamers .witli a tonnage of 5000 to 8000 will run monthly. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.