AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8469, 22 June 1907, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

SIR J. G. WARD. Received June 21. 6.58 p.m. SYDNEY,.June 21. At the Town.Hall the Lord Mayor, on behalf of the New Zealand residents in Sydney, presented Sir J. G. Ward with a fine illuminated address, and expressed satisfaction at his representation of New Zealand at the Imperial Conference. Sir J. G. Ward, in replying, indicated that, as a result of an interview with the Hon. J. H. Carruthers, Premier of New South Wales, he believed that measures would shortly be taken to bring about closer relations between New South Wales and New Zealand to their mutual advantage. , A number of influential business men entertained Sir Joseph Ward at luncheon at the Hotel Australia. Colonel Burns, of Messrs Burns, Philp and Co., occupied the chair, supported by Mr T. Waddell, Chief Secretary, Mr Merrivale, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr French, manager of the Bank of New South Wales, and Mr Jackson, manager of the Union Steamship Company. Mr Waddell, in proposing Sir Joseph Ward's health, congratulated the guest on the attitude he had adopted at the Imperial Conference, and considered that his efforts were of so practical a character that great good must accrue not merely to New Zealand, but to the Commonwealth. Sir Joseph Ward, who was received with enthusiasm, outlined the work done at the Conference, and predicted excellent results that .vouid arise from the interchange of opinions. He congratulated New South Wales on the prosperity it was enjoying, and trusted that the relationship with New Zealand would shortly be further advanced.

ROUGH WEATHER. Received June 21, 10.12 a.m. SYDNEY, June 21. The Solgran, which has arrived here from Greymouth, experienced rough weather, during which part of the deck cargo was washed away. The vessel was ten days knocking about off the coast before she was able to make port. The Kate Tatham, from Napier, also had a rough time off the coast. NORFOLK ISLAND, June 21. A westerly gale has been blowing since Sunday, but is now moderating- . THE NAVIGATION CONFERENCE. Received June 21, 10.12 a.m. PERTH, June 21. Sir William Lyne declares that the result of the Navigation Conference, might satisfy everyone. It really meant that the Commonwealth could do what it liked in regulating its own shipping. RISE IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. Received June 21, 10.12 a.m. SYDNEY, June 21. The Bakers' Association has increased by a farthing the price of the two-pound loaf. WERRIS CREEK RAILWAY ACCIDENT. Received June 21. 10.12 a.m. SYDNEY, June 21. A shunter has been suspended in connection with the recent railway accident at Werris Creek. SHIPPING CONGESTION AT NEWCASTLE. Received June 21, 10.12 a.m. SYDNEY, June 21. . One of the indications of congestion of shipping at Newcastle is that five captains have been fined for remaining at their « moorings when loaded after the stipulated time. The defence was that they were helpless through being unable to obtain crews. NATIONAL BANK OF TASMANIA. • Received June 21, 10.12 a.m. HOBART, June 21. The National Bank of Tasmania has declared a dividend of 7 per cent. SYDNEY COAL STRIKE. i Received June 21, 10.12 a.m. SYDNEY, June 21. Women now accompany the coal lumpers in their processions. Two strikers were arrested, yesterday, after a demonstration in the vicinity of the employers' bureau. The Wharf Labourers' Union has decided that unless a conference is granted the lumpers by the 25th, the wharf labourers will reconsider their position regarding the dispute.