IN TO-DAY'S ISSUE.
The Empress of Ireland sank in a collision with another vessel in the River St. Lawrence. Over one thousand lives were lost. (Page 7.) The building strike in London is assuming large proportions. (Page 7.) A serious slump in the labour market is being experienced in Auckland. (Page 2.) A conference of school-teachers and M.P.'s was held on Saturday in connexion with the new Education Bill to be introduced in Parliament next session. (Page 4.) A yacht accident occurred in Lyttelton Harbour yesterday afternoon, ono of the yachtsmen narrowly escaping drowning. (Page 10.) The hockey competition games were continued on Saturday. (Page 3.) The Hon. A. L. Herdman received several deputations on Saturday morning. (Page 3.) The annual parade of the Veterans' Association in memory of New Ze&landers who died on active service in South Africa, was held yesterday (Page 9.)
The reports of Saturday's football and,other athletic fixtures will bo found on page 5.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14982, 1 June 1914, Page 6
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158IN TO-DAY'S ISSUE. Press, Volume L, Issue 14982, 1 June 1914, Page 6
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