AUSTRALIA
[by CABLE—PhIBB ASSN.—COPYBIGHT.] ABATTOIR SETTLEMENT. SYDNEY, July IS. A mass meeting of slaughtermen accepted the terms of settlement, and the meat strike was declared off. The men resumed work immediately. “EDINA” SAVED. MELBOURNE, July 18. The Edina (the oldest steamship in the world) is not to be broken up. The vessel has been re-sold, and the new owner intends to use her as a floating home. MARSDEN MEMORIAL. SYDNEY, July 18. A mural tablet to the memory of the Reverend Samuel Marsden was unveiled at St. Matthew’s Church of England, Windsor, by Archbishop M’owll. A Maori choir took part in the special service, at which the preacher was Right Reverend E. J. Bennett, who was accompanied by two Maori chaplains. PACIFIC LINERS. CANFBERRA, July 18. ■ The Federal Government is unable to confirm the optimistic unofficial reports from Canada; of the prospects of the early completion of the Pacific shipping agreement. Sir E. Page has informed Mr Lyons that though the negotiations are proceeding in London, he has no knowledge of any decision to proceed immediately with the ordering of .the new ships.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 18 July 1938, Page 3
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