MISCELLANEOUS CABLES.
As a result of torrential rains several wash-outs occurred on country railways in New South Wales. Although the wheat farmers were anxious concerning the crops, the rains have greatly benefited 4he graziers, and are heralded as being of imjnens© value to th© pastures, holding out prospects for a flourishing season.
The British Appeal Court decided in favour of employees in the last of six test cases in connection with post office clerks’ and telegraphists’ claim for full civil pay in addition to the war Bonus during their military service. The decision will mean a windfall of £2,000,000 to 100,000 employees. A distinct earth tremor accompanied by loud rumblings, was felt near Canowindra. New South Wales. Several brick houses were cracked and utensils were dislodged from shelves. At Cargo, fourteen miles away an hotel’s walls were cracked and bottles were shaken from shelves and the counter.
After a meeting of the Victoriai* Cabinet Mr. Prendergast stated that if the Government were defeated on Mr. Allan’s no-confidence motion he would ask the Governor to dissolve Parliament.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 282, 8 November 1924, Page 5
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176MISCELLANEOUS CABLES. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 282, 8 November 1924, Page 5
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