AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
- By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. BROKEN HILL DISPUTE. (Received February 20, 1.10 a.m.) Adelaide, February 19. Judge Higgins, who is adjudicating in the Broken Hill arbitration case, announced to» day that he would not attempt to vary the contract system] as the matter" was too delicate to be touched. EARTH TREMOR. ~ " Sydney, ; February 19. A distinct earth tremor-/.was felt at Ophir on Tuesday morning, but no damage was caused.
THE SAYONARA CUP. Melbourne, February 19. The Royal Yacht Club has adopted the proposal of the Sydney Yacht Club to reduce the rating of,; - competitors i for the Sayonara Cup.from 15 to 12 metres. The change will hold good-for three years, at the expiration of which, the 'original conditions will be reverted to. ■.-.'..- TASMANIAN POLITICS. Hobakt, February 19. The Premier, in a. policy speech, placed adherence by the Federal Parliament to the conditions upon which the Federation was accomplished in the -foremost place in his programme. "He intended to vigorously advertise the. island with a view to aiding land settlement. An endeavour would be made to turn the limitless water supply to profitable account in the hope that manufactories would be established. IDLE COALMINERS. Sydney, February 19. The depression in the Newcastle coal trade during the last few months is having a serious effect upon the district. A large number of miners have been without constant work for months, and the starting of relief works is urged. THE IMMIGRATION POLICY. Sydney, February 19. The Labour party is starting a campaign against the Government's policy of securing immigrants through the Salvation Army, which is characterised as an attempt to lower wages. It was decided to hold public meetings in protest. THE DAVIS CUP. Sydney, February 19. The English Tennis Association has challenged Australasia to play for the Davis Cup. Nothing is officially known regarding America's intentions in the matter, but it is understood that England intends to make a strong effort to have the preliminary tie played at Wimbledon-
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 13990, 20 February 1909, Page 5
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