AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1921, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

MARKETING’ SCHEME. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received April 8, 7.35 p.m. Sydney, April 8. Mr. Dooley has annouoneed that the Government is about to launch a marketing scheme under which th 3 producer will be kept in touch with the overseas markets, and will thereby secure the best return for his products, and the consumer will get goods at reduced prices. COLORED LABOR PRINCIPLE. Received April 8, 7.35 p.m. Sydney, April 8. Negotiations have been proceeding for some time between the Australian Workers’ Union and the Federated Seamen’s Union with a view to amalgamation, but it is now stated the negotiations have reached a deadlock owing to the seamen definitely refusing to bar colored labor from membership of their union. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS: Received April 8, 7.35 p.im Sydney, April 8. A meeting of Nationalist, members decided that in view of the serious financial position of the State and the community in consequence of the stoppage of State and business enterprises and the creation of a large amount of unemployment, it is neccessary immediately to summon Parliament to deal with the situation. FOODSTUFFS CHEAPER. Received April 8, 7.35 p.m. Sydney, April 8. The Statistician’s reports show that during March the cost of foodstuffs in New South Wales was 4.5 lower than in February, while the decline on the past six months is 121 per cent. THE COMMONWEALTH LINE. Received April 8, 8.15 p.m. Melbouorne, April 8. The Australian manager of the Commonwealth Line of steamers contradicts the statement that there is no refrigerated space available till next year. He says there are 375,000 cubic feet available for the last quarter of this year. THE SEAMEN’S DISPUTE. Received April 9, 12.50 a.m. Melbourne, April 8. At a conference of seamen and owners in connection with the seamen’s new log, the owners’ offer of an increase of 10s weekly was rejected. ANZAC DAY HOLIDAY. Received April 9, 12.50 p.m. Adelaide, April 8. The Government has proclaimed Anzac Day a public holiday. THE WHEAT POOL* Received April 9, 12.50 a.m. Melbourne, April 8. Mr. Hughes promised Cabinet he would consider a proposal by a deputation representative of the farmers throughout the Commonwealth, that the wheat pool be continued next year, and that the Government advance 50 per cent of the value of the wheat. LABOR LIBEL ACTION. Sydney, April 8. Mr. Bailey is claiming .€'2ooo from Mr. Catts* for alleged slander arising out of the recent Labor Conference' difficulties. FATAL FLYING ACCIDENT. Melbourne. April 8. An Avro machine crashed at Point Cook flying school. The mechanic, Corporal Whicker was killed and the pilot, Captain Fryership, seriously injured.