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(BY KLKCTIUC TKI.KGII.U'H.— COPYRIGHT.) Sydney,- August 7. The Wharf Labourers' Union have decided not to handle wool shorn by nonUnion men, which is expected to reach Sydney shortly. The pastoralists, shipping, and stevedores are agreeing that Union and nonUnion woel shall be shipped without discrimination, and in the event of an attempt to block the non-Union shorn wool, it is probable there will be a general lock-out by shipowners and coalmine owners. The report of the Commissiou appointed to inquire into the serious charges made against the boys of the Veruon Trainineship exonerates the boys of immoral conduct. The Wesle.yan churches in Sydney today held thanksgiving services to celebrate the proclamation of religious liberty in Tonga. The secretary of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade has absconded. The defalcations are said to be over £500. Mkliioukne, August 8. The want-of-confidence motion was rejected without a division. Brisisank, August 7. The want of confidence motion was negatived by 35 to 33. In consequence of the political crisis the salaries of civil servants for the last month have not yet been paid. In consequence of close divisions on the wautof-conlidence motion, the Ministry has resigned, and Sir S. VY. Gritliths, who tabled the motion, has undertaken the formation of the new Cabinet, which Sir Thos Mclhvraith will probably join as Treasurer. August S. Arrived: Colac, from New Zealand. Aluanv, August S. Arrived: Oruba. The passengers for New Zealand are Miss Gray, aud Messrs (J ray aud Luther.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2820, 9 August 1890, Page 2
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245AUSTRALIAN NEWS Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2820, 9 August 1890, Page 2
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