AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 126, 20 July 1911, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright United Press Association. Sydney, July 19. In connection with the behaviour of unruly cadets, two youths -have been fined for disorderly conduct. The City Council approves of the suggestion that tho franchise for the election of aldermen Should he adult suffrage, instead of the owner and occupier • qualifications. In the vend case Mr Campbell concluded his address. Mr Mitchell, who commenced on behalf of the defendant shipping companies, declared it lias been shown that tho coal vend was formed independently of tho shipping companies, who, excepting two or three, arc also interested in mines, and were not consulted before tho first prosecution.

The Lithgow minors and owners held a conference, which was abortive, and tSie outlook is considered gloomy. It is probable the western mines will lie affected. in the Assembly Mr Griffiths announced that he had sent to the Works Committee for a report on the schemes for a harbour bridge for traffic, tram and pedestrian communication with tho north side of tho harbour, a tunnel for the railway, two passenger ferries, and two vehicular ferries. Ho also announced that the Government was considering a number of other important works, involving an expendiw.re- oH.-fiT0,000,000.---A farmer at Invorel obtained 990 bushels of maize from nine acres. At the first sitting .of tho Food Commission witnesses stated that several devices were used by agents and fishermen for keeping up prices. Municipal control Was favoured, The New South Wales Alliance passed a motion that liquor bars should he brought under the provisions of the Early Closing Act. Melbourne, July 19. Mr K. O’Malley stated that < when the Governor-General travels away from Government House in Melbourne lie should pay his own expenses, like tho American President. (Received 20, 10.0 a.m.) Sydney, July 20. The Gas Company considers the Union’s claims to-day. An assurance has boon given oir behalf of the company that matters will be allright. Mr Bee by lias decllined to accede to the requests of the dairy farmers’ conference deputation to strike out from the Industrial Disputes Bill the clauses affecting rural workers. The, deputation claimed that other industries were in a position to pass on the increased cost to consumers, but the price of butter could not be raised. The deputation also strongly resented the charges of child slavery in dairying districts. Before the Shortage of Labour. Commission, tho assistant Government architect gave evidence that a number of largo pubic .works wore delayed through the scarcity of labour.

Adelaide, July 20. In the Assembly, the Workmen’s Compensation Bill has passed committee. An attempt, to obcclnde farming and pastoral pursuits failed. A deputation asked the Premier to put back tiio clock an liour in order to economise daylight. Mr Verran was favourable, and promised to introduced a Bill. Melbourne, July 20. The Drapers’ Wages Board award has reduced the hours from fifty to forty-eight weekly, and increased the wages of men from £2 I Os to £2 ISs, and women from £1 7s to < £1 10s. Mr Hughes, as president of tiio Waterside Workers’ Union, has announced that the Wharf Labourers’ and Seamen’s Unions have decided not to handle non-union sugar during the currency of the Queensland stiike. All sugar landed tip to the 18th, however, will be handled. Shipowners view the position with grave concern. The present stocks of sugar in Melbourne will last a week. Brisbane, July 20. The Carters’ Union at Brmdabcrg has decided not to handle non-union sugar. A large number of recently imported navvies engaged on the Groat Western railway extension have struck for higher wages. Work has been stopped. (Received 20, 10.80 a.m.) Sydney, July 20. Mr. Holman is eonsiderng a proposal by the Director of Immigration now on' a Government mission to the

Gnnul States to appoint a commissioner to represent mow South \\;.ies u" the Pacific Slope, and to m»f..:K‘»sh a iie.v steamer line to San !■’: armn-co, with a v <cw to development of liaoc. ilc suggests a twenty-six days’ tortnightly stivico from Lond m to Sydney, cutt'ng out Auckland. The estimated suosidy is £20,000 pm annual Brisbane, July 20. The Go’ ernmont railway polity, us announced, includes lines to agucnitural centres in various parts of the State, and provision in connection with the Now South Wales standard gauge railway, if brought to the bor-uc-r. In the Assembly, Mr. Crawford, member for F(t:-;roy, announced that he had been expelled from the Labour 'Party because of his attitude in supporting the Religious Instruction Bill. ' The iiall'yearly report of the Queensland National Bank shows a net prolit of £16,275. (Received 20, 9.15 a.m.) Sydney, July 20. Pearce also withdraws from .the League team for England.