Australian Cables.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 178, 13 July 1920, Page 5

Australian Cables.

CIVIL SERVICE STRIKE. CRISIS IN AVESTRALIA. PREMIER UNYIELDING. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) Perth, July 12. As the result of the strike all Government othces and schools are picketed. No civil service work is being done. The Lumpers’ Union and Carters Union of t'remantle and Perth are sympathetic and refuse to handle any Government goods, which are declared “l>lack.” The Premier, Mr. James Mitchell, has issued an ultimatum to his colleagues. He will resign rather than grant the strikers’ demands, and as Attorney-General_Draper supports him in this attitude, the fate of the Governmen is in the balance. [A cable yesterday from Perth stated that all Civil Servants and school teachers in the State had struck tor increased salaries.] PRINCE'S TOUR. . Melbourne. Julv 12. The Prince is neaiMng Adelaide after an interesting ovetdand journev midst the blacks and dingos of Salt Bush. He took a bet by wire on Aintree in the Grand National Steeplechase, lhe horse lost its jockey.—(.A. and N Z ' Adelaide, July 12. The Prince arrived and was enthusiastically welcomed. (Received 1-3, 11.30.'. Adelaide. July 1 ' , There was fine weather lor ilie Prince's arrival. The city is.gaily decorated. and immense crowds gathered along the line of route of the principal streets. There were demonstrations of loyalty similar to those in other capitals.—(A. and N.Z.) DUTY LEVYING SYSTEM. (Received 13, 11.30.) Melbourne, July 13. Mr Massey G reene (Minister for Customs) told a deputation from the Australian Association of British Manufacturers, that the existing system of levying duty on imports on home, consumption value was the law. Any other arrangement would operate harshly against Britain.—(A. and N.Z.) " QUEENSLAND’S NEW GOVERNOR. (Received 13, 11.30.) Brisbane, July 13. Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G., G.C.M.GU has been appointed Gover nor of Queensland. He has been Governor of Gold Coast, of Hong Kong, and of Natal. From 1916-19 he was secretary to the'Ministry of Pensions and under-secretary to the-Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1914-16. —(A. and N.Z.) 1 ' COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORT BETTER' SERVICES SOUGHT. Sydney,•fcjuly 12. The Government is appointing a Royal Commission to enquire into ramifications of railways and tramways and endeavour to effect cheaper and better services. Five commissions arc now enquiring into various matters. — :A, and N.Z.) BALLARAT ELECTION. LABOUR MAN’S RETURN CERTAIN. Melbourne, July 12. The latest figures of the Ballarat byelection make McGrath’s return certain, the position of parties in the House of Representatives then being: Nationalists 37, Labour 26, Country Party 11, Independent 1. BRISBANE BURGLARY. Brisbane, July 12. Bishops, the jewellers, in the heart of the city, was burgled on Saturday afternoon and £l.OOO worth of articles stolen. —(A. and N.Z.)

NEW BUTTER CONTRACT.

(Received 13, 9.10 a.m.) Melbourne, July 13

The Imperial Government has candled the cheese and butter contracts from July Ist and 31st respectively. A new butter contract is starting on Aug. Ist, the price being £l2 per cwt. —A. and N.Z. COMMONWEALTH NOTES. The Tasmanian Cabinet is increasing interest on inscribed stock, to ->1 0 per cent.