AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLII, Issue 12823, 15 April 1916, Page 4

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

[Bi Electbic Tblegbaph—Cot-ybight.] Per Pbess Association. ' . THE PRICE OF FOOD. Received April 15, at. 9 a.m. Sydney. April 15. The Commodities Commission has decided not to increase the prices of cheese, ham. bacon, and pork.

FEWER STRIKES IN AUSTRALIA Received April 15, at ft. a.m. ' Sydney, April 15.

The report of the Commonwealtli Statistician for the past quarter shows a general improvement in industrial conditions in the Cdmnionwealth. There were- 149 disputes, resulting in ;> loss of 238,304 days and £120,100 in wages.

LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS. Received April 15, at 9 a.m. Melbourne. April 15. The various branches of the liquor trade have formed' a defence union. They have agreed to contribute £20.00(1 annually to promoteunity. They recommend the reduction of 25 per cent, in the alcoholic: strength of liquors.

PEARL" ..DIVERS. Received April 15, at 9 a.m. Perth. April 15. An expert. giving evidence before the Pearling Commission-at Geraldton. stated that white divers were' a failure.

CONSCRIPT WEALTH. Received April 15, at ft a.m. Melbourne, April 15. The Labor Federation has passed a motion urging the Commonwealth to conscript all wealth for war purposes.