ENGINEERS' STRIKE
DEVELOPMENTS A WAITED,
\ Sydney, February 13. There is. no. change in the marine engineers' strike situation, and tho men are awaiting developments. Tito oftciitls nro afraid to.call a. meeting, as they are of opinion that this would infringe tlio Government proclamation,—Press Assn. Melbourne, February 13. Mr. Hughes has announced.that if the engineers wish to purchase the Burns, Philp steamers, the Government will hit the embargo on funds so far AS *uis purpose -is concerned.—Press Assn.
STRIKE CAUSES MUCH PRIVATION,
- Brisbane, February 13. Thero is intense privation in the northern towns, owing to the flour shortage caused by the shipping strike. Bread tickets are being issued in Cairns.. lie=s Assn.
BECOED. PRICE FOR WHEAT. (Rec. February 13,' 10.5 p.m.) Sydney; February 13. Although the State Wheat Office has fixed the price of/milling v *1, oij lOd. per bushel, a record i'ate, Ds. has been obtained at auction owing to the strike ■ curtailing supphcs.—l rcss Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 120, 14 February 1920, Page 7
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156ENGINEERS' STRIKE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 120, 14 February 1920, Page 7
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