AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

West Coast Times, 12 April 1912, Page 4

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II’RR TRUSS ASSOCIATION.—COPYRIGHT.] ' AMUNSDEN VISITS NEW ZEALAND SYDNEY, April 11.—Captani Aniunsden proceeds to New Zealand next week, on route for Buenos Ayres to pick up the Frani. THE LATE LITHGOW STRIKE. SYDNEY, April 11.—Although the strike is not yet officially declared off, t the embargo on Lithgow iron, which I caused the stoppage of the Sydney foundries, lias been removed, and the men have resumed. OBITUARY. SYDNEY, April 11.—Air. Dacey, State Treasurer, died suddenly this morning. He was removed to a private hospital yesterday, suffering from something like acute rheumatism but a fata! termination was unexpected. The Labor cause loses one of its most prominent and stalwart supporters.

THE PROHIBITION VOTE. SYDNEY, April 11.—The lodge of Independent Order of Good Templars adopted a resolution rejoicing at the splendid result of the New Zealand Prohibition vote, regarding it as a most significant object lesson, showing the people are ready to face the direct issue of liquor or no liquor, in preference to the lesser issue of local option.

THE AFTERNOON SHIFT,

SYDNEY, April 11.—A considerable section of the coal minors arc changing front in regard to the abolition of the afternoon shift, fearing it will result in the throwing of many out of employment.

SHORTAGE OF BRICKLAYERS. SYDNEY, April 11.—Tlio issue of a circular by the Bricklayers’ Union states the Government requires seven hundred bricklayers, who arc guaranteed tiro years’ work at the best rates, and the report that the full number have applied, is alarming builders, who declare that it will paralyse the private building trade, as they arc unable now to fill their ro.quiromonts of bricklayers.

COLONIAL FOOTBALLERS AT HOME.

SYDNEY, April 11.—It is reported a number of the League football team that visited England, including Francis ol New Zealand, intend returning to play next season, having received flattering offers from English Clubs. MILITARY DRILL, SYDNEY, April 11.—Mr. Pearce states at the proper time steps will he taken to bring cadets shirking their drills to book. RACING ENQUIRY. SYDNEY, APRIL 11.—At the inquiry into Gunboat’s running in the City Handicap, the explanation of the owner and Jockey was accepted as satisfactory. PHENOMENAL RAINS.

BRISBANE, April 11.—Phenomenal rains have fallen in the northern districts, 42 inches falling at Innisfaii in two days. Considerable damage was done the sugar cane and other crops.