AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 May 1921, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

. STRIKES AND COAL PRODUCTION. ’ By Telegraph.---Press Assn.—Copyright. Sydney, May 19. It is stated on behalf of the northern . coal-oxyners that the output during the first four/ months of 1921 in Maitland ana Newcastle mines diminished 308,000yfons in consequence of sectional stpixes. In 1920 the loss owing to the same cause was 398,000 tons. STEAMER FARES INCREASED. Melbourne, May 19. The inter-State shipping companies ; have increased the fares, ranging from 7s 'dd to £2, starting from Monday. EMPIRE DAY SERVICE. Sydney, May 19. A united service is being arranged to take place in the Domain on Sunday by the King and Empire Alliance in celebration of Empire Day. i In view of interruptions to Domain I meetings the Labor Council baa cir-

cfflarise'd all labbr bodies seeking re- • presentations to form a bodyguard to protect the platforms. WHEAT SALE TO FRANCE. Melbourne, May 19. In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook announced that 300,009 tons of wheat were sold to the French Government in February at 112 s tid per quarter, c.i.f. The Victorian Wheat Commission intimated that the current quotation of 7s per bushel for wheat for flour for export to Africa, New Zealand and Pacific ports bad been extended to July shipment.