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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 142, 26 June 1901, Page 4

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By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Sydney, June 25. Norfolk Island nev.’s states that the steamer Mambare, which arrived at the island on the 6th, reported that SO miles west of the island she passed a quantity of Oregon pine, apparently a deck cargo. It had not been long in the water. Melbourne, June 25. A deputation of employers interviewed Mr Kingston in regard to the Federal Arbitration Bill. They asked that, in view of the great interests involved to both sides, further time should be given for consideration of the measure, anti for publication of the report of the Commission which recently visited New Zealand. The Steamship Owners’ Federation said if the Bill was a copy of the New Zealand Act it would be a step in the wrong direction. They’ did not know what the effect of the new law would bo in New Zealand till the pendulum swung the other way, and the decisions favored employees. Mr Kingston promised _to give the representations of the deputation consideration, but said there would bo no humbugging or delay. Perth, June 25.

A gale caused an extensive subsidence at Fremantle mole. Three men were washed into the sea, but were rescued. Brisbane, June 25. In the bye-election for Bocldiampton North, Mr Turner, a Labor candidate, was elected, beating a Ministerialist, who entered a protest against ono-inan-one-vote. Adelaide, June 25. Mr Verran, a Labor candidate, has been elected to fill a vacancy caused by MiGranger accepting a State Agency. Professor Lowrio has resigned the principalship of Boseworthy Collcgo, prior to proceeding to Canterbury, New Zealand, where he has accepted a similar position. ___________