AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 July 1922, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

THE SHEARERS’ DISPUTE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 10, 10.45 p m. Sydney, July 10. The case of the Graziers’ Association against the owners of the Quantambone station was again before the 11 court, but the parties failed to reach an agreement. The Australian Workers’ Union obtained leave to interpose, stating it considered that if the rule compelled graziers to pay only the minimum rates it would be prejudicial to members of the union. AN IMPUDENT THEFT. Melbourne. July 10. Ivy Matthews, one of the chief witnesses in the Gun Alley tragedy, invested half of the £430 reward in replenishing her wardrobe prior to leaving Melbourne. Whilst visiting friends a cabman called at Matthews’ house and said the latter had sent him for her luggage. He obtained the lot, also a bundle of notes, and has not since been sighted. PLAGUE RAT DISCOVERED. Sydney, July 10. A plague rat has been found in Woolloomooloo, and a mouse on Darling Harbor premises. THE PASTORAL AWARD. Sydney, July 10. The Graziers’ Association has offered a reward for information which will lead to successful proceedings . against the Australian Workers’ Union or any person inciting members of the union to refuse engagement in the terms of the new pastoral award.