AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 120, 13 July 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

__ _o SHORTAGE OF LABOUR. By Electric ’Telegraph.—Copyright. United Tress Association. (Received 13, 9.45 a.m.) Sydney, July 13. A boot manufacturer told the Labour Commission that he would give a monetary guarantee to employ an extra hundred hands for the next five years. LARGE EXPENDITURE. Sydney, July 13. Mr Holman told tire farmers at the

Settlers’ Conference that, two millions would bo spent immediately on the duplication of railway lines; also £410,000 on increasing the accommodation iu Darling Harbour railway yards, and £700,000 on the low-level road around the foreshores of the harbour. boxing. Melbourne, July 13. Shima, a Japanese juipitsu expert, defeated Howard, the boxer, in two out of three contests. Howard was handicapocd with eight-ounce gloves. In the first bout he knocked out the Japanese in a minute and a quarter. After a spoil, Shima threw himself feet foremost at Howard, and got the scissors grip, nearly breaking Howard’s leg.* Ho repeated this the second tunc. It was not a pretty contest* and is unlikely to become popular in a civilised country. SMU G G LING- CHARGES. Perth, July 13. The hearing of the smuggling charge against the captains of the Dutch vessels has-concluded, and the decision has been reserved. BILLIARDS. Perth, July 13. Stevenson, who is a passenger by the Orvieto, declares that it is only a matter of time when the hazard stroke, as played by Gray, will come under the ban of the Billiard Association. (Received 13, 9.55 a.m.) Sydney, July 13. It is stated that the country members of the Labour Party who object to The repeal of the Conversion Act have declared a truce until Mr AleGo wen’s return. SCULLING. Sydney, July 13. Arnst and Pearce are rapidly approaching their true form. it. is stated that Pearce has greatly improved in stamina, and is now able to complete the course at high speed. Formerly lie was considered only a good nailer. Arnst appears to develop a better catch with a drive finish. He is as powerful as ever, and yesterday met Pearce on tuc course for the first time. They raced together for two and a half miles. Pearce, who was slightly ahead, left his pacemakers far behind. It is not known whether they both did their best.

A PROTEST. Melbourne, July 13. A Trades Council deputation protested to tho Acting-Premier against the proposal to import artisan labour. Mr Watt replied that he was going to import artisans, but not under contract. He was sick of this winning from the Trades Hall. It was not it sound proposition. Scarcity of labour was maintained in order that workers might got higher wages. AN INHUMAN PARENT. Melbourne, July 13. William Brown, bootmaker, was fined £2O for neglecting to provide for two young children. When taken to the hospital they were so hungry tha tthey tried to eat tho soap. A dipper was the only cooking uensil in the house. ANOTHER MINING STRIKE. (Received 13, 10.40 a.ra.) Sydney, July 13. The Newcastle and Wallsend mines are idle owing to a strike of wheelers, who are demanding payment for small coal. Previously only round coal was .paid for. Eight hundred men are affected. AMERICA AND THE COLONIES. Sydney, July 13. Mr Spokane, of tho United States, is organising a visit of one hundred business men to Australia and New Zealand in September of next year, tho object being the study of trade and commerce, municipal government, and to encourage and develop reciprocal trade, establish steam ship lines, strengthen the bonds of friendship and goodwill, and extend invitations to the various Governments to send representatives to study the United States.

WIRELESS RECORI)S. Sydney, July 13. The seamers Comma and lliverina have established an Australian coastal wireless record, covering 2300 miles. BOY SCOUTS. Hobart, July 13. A Scout camp will bo held during General Baden-L’owell’s visit in January.