LEATHER EXPORT.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 62, 13 March 1915, Page 6

LEATHER EXPORT.

MELBOURNE, this day. A deputation of master tanners asked Mr F. G. Tudor (Minister of Customs) to permit the export of leather unsuitable for military purposes. Mr Tndor promised consideration. ■ TUB COST OF LIVING. MELBOURNE, this d*y. The industrial disputes which wore filed in 1014 totalled 337. against 208 the preceding year. The Perth Labour Federation is recommending all unions to apply for increased pay owing to the high cost of living. THE PRICE OF BREAD. SYDNEY, this day. Mr Hall challenges the bakers by asserting that under State monopoly be could sell bread at Id lower than the present price, and still make a profit. SCARCITY OF FODDER. SYDNEY, this day. The acarcity of fodder is causing apprehension. Record prices are being obtained. N.S.W. CABINET CHANGES. SYDNEY, March 12. In the reconstruction of the X..S.W State Ministry, consequent upon Mr Carmichael's resignation. Mr. A. Griffith takes the portfolio of Public Instruction, Mr. Black the Chief Secretaryship, and Mr. Ashford Lands and Agriculture. Mr. Cann has been relieved of the portfolio ■of Mines, which Mr. Estell takes in addition to Labour. Mr. Grahame becomes honorary assistant to the Minister for Lands and Agriculture The other portfolios aTe held as 'before. Mr. Holman states that Mr. Grahame, at his own request, is not to -carry a full portfolio. At present he will takt? minor rank. (Received 9 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. There are indications of further trouble ahead in the New South Watas Cabinet over the question of the order of precedence of the various Ministers.