AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE.
By Telegraph.— Press Assn—Copyright. Received May 18, 10.5 p.m. Melbourne, May 18
An aerial mail service will be commenced between Geraldton and Derby, on the north-west coast of Western Australia, a distance of 1195 miles, in six stages. The service will be fortnightly, and all pilots and mechanics will be required to join the Air Force. This will provide a continuous patrol. The Government offers a subsidy of £25,000. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
SEAMEN ACCEPT OFFER.
Received May 18, 10.5 p.m. Melbourne, May 18.
The Victorian Seamen’s Union has decided jo accept the ship-owners’ offer of a ten shillings increase in wages. As Adelaide and Sydney, which, with Melbourne, represent the majority of the union, have accepted the offer the new terms may be regarded as officially accepted.
MOUNT LYELL STOPPApE.
Received May 18, 10.5 p.m. Hobart, May 18.
The Mount Lyell Company has notified all employees that the works and mines are closing on June 16.
THE MISSING SCHOONER.
Received May 18, 10.5 p.m. Hobart, May 18.
The statement that the schooner Omega was overloaded when she left Hobart is officially denied.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [The Omega is overdue at Lyttelton from Hobart.]
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Taranaki Daily News, 19 May 1921, Page 5
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197AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 19 May 1921, Page 5
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