A DEAL IN COPPER

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 121, 8 February 1918, Page 5

A DEAL IN COPPER

AUSTRALIA'S OUTPUT SOLD TO BRITAIN. Melbourne, February 7. The Federal Premier (Mr. AY. M. Hughes) has announced that the British Ministry of Munitions lias purchased the copper output of Australia to June, 1918, excepting that required for local consumption. The outlay involved was £2.] 50,000.—Press Assn. A COAL POOL CONFERENCE IN AUSTRALIA. Melbourne, February 7. A conference of representatives of the State Government and the Shipping and Coal Boards is considering tlie formation of a coal pool, to be controlled by a board consisting; of a Federal officer and representatives of the various States, to control the supply and transport of coal.—Press Assn. THE HALIFAX DISASTER 30 BRITISH NAVAL MEN KILLED. Ottawa. Fobruarv 6•It is reported that thirty British bluejackets were killed in an attempt to save Halifax during; the recent explosion. A gunboat lying off the harbour realised' the peril, and dispaUbed a boatload of sailors to board the Mont Blanc and attempt to extinguish the fire or ton' the ship away. The men wore climbing; the sides of ihe Mont Blanc when the ship blew up.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. UNIQUE DEVICES TO COUNTER U-BOATS New York, February G. Tho London correspondent of the United Press learns authoritatively that the Allies are successfully using unique American devices against sub-marines.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICA'S RIG SHIPPING EFFORT THE SUPPLY OF LABOUR. Washington, February 6. The Fleet Corporation announces that within two months 300 Government shipyards will bo completed, and will require Bo,'ooo extra workers. The Government is emlcnmuring to enrol MO.flflO skilled shipworkers.— : Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FRESH FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND Brisbane, February 7. The Hirer Bnrcoo is rising rapidlv, thronteniiif! the town of T.onircaeh with a serious flood.—Press Assn. (The cable news in this lesne accredited to tho London "Times" haa appeared in that jonrnal, but only where esproßßly stated is such sens tho editorial opinion ot "Tho Times.")