PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1262, 18 October 1911, Page 7

PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.

CRITICISM BY LABOUR MEMBERS. By Telesraph—Press Association-Copyright Sydney, October 17. Speaking at Bathurst, Mr. E. S. Can(Labour member for Macqnarie in the Federal House) and Mr. Hollis (Labour member in the New South Wales Stato Assembly) practically declared against preference to unionists. Mr. Carr said the Federal Government could not compel it, even by Act of Parliament. Mr. HoIKs said that no union had a right to seek preference unless tho members constituted a majority of those employed. RAILWAY COLLISION. ACCIDENT IN NEBRASKA. By Teleeraph—Press Association- Ooprrlchl New York, October 1C At Omaha, Nebraska, a passenger train collided with a freight train on the Mis-souri-Pacific railway. Seven persons wero killed, Tho Governor of Florida (Mr. A. W. Gilchrist), who was a passenger by th» passenger train, had a narrow escape ALLEGED LABOUR SHORTAGE. BOILEEMAKEES PEOTEST. By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyrisht Sydney, October 17. A deputation from the Boilermakers' and Shipbuilders' Unions, accompanied by eighty unemployed, waited on the Premier (Mr. M'Gowen), and protested against the recent report of.the Royal Commission on shortage of labour in New South Wales. Mr. M'Gowen promised to consult the union secretaries before acting on tho recommendations contained in tho report. IMPLEMENT-MAKERS DISCHARGED. Melbourne, October 17. During tho week five hundred imple-ment-makers were discharged, owing to lack of work. Tho union is urging this as a reason against tho importation of skilled workers. Let J. J. Curtis and Co., Shipping Forwarding and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, movo your Furniture. They've had years of experience in this kind of work, and will do it to your satisfaction. No careless packing or rough handling. Moderate Cbnrges.—Adrt. We have for sale, ex Atlienic, duo 30th October, 20 h.p. Crossloy Car, special tor. pedo body, detachable wheels, 5 lamps, fully equipped. Tho very latest model! London price, plus landing charges. Scott Motor Agency, Cuba Street, Wellington.—Advt. A sale of work will be hold in tho W.C.T.U. rooms, Constable Street, tomorrow afternoon and evening. Messrs. Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will sell 500 mixed cattle, at tho Levin spring cattle- fair on Friday, October 27.