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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20425, 16 February 1938, Page 6

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TRIBUNAL SOUGHT FIXING THE PRICE WELLINGTON. Wednesday An assurance that If the dairy industry desired the guaranteed price to be fixed by an independent tribunal ? he would have the matter discussed by Cabinet was given by the Hon. W. Nash, Minister of Marketing, at the Dairy Board conference to-day. Mr Nash said he was not wedded to the present procedure although he believed It was the best for the industry. The conference discussed a remit suggesting that the tribunal be presided over by a Supreme Court judge w.tn assessors representing the Government and the producers. Finally the matter was reterred to a special committee which will meet to-night and report to the conference to-mor-AUSTRiA’S PREDICAMENT AT GERMANY’S MERCY VIENNA, Feb. 15. Herr Hitler finally demanded the acceptance of the ultimatum or he would deliver a speech on February 20 which would provide a spark arousing the Austrian Nazis. President Miklas is aghast at the German demands. He and Dr. Schuscnnigg realised that giving Herr Inquart control of the police was tantamount to the surrender of Austrian independence. The Austrians are 5n a terrible predicament. They have been warned that Signor Mussolini is no longer able to provide the military help which he successflly offered against Germany in 1334. .IE AN BATTEN TO LECTURE AT STOCKHOLM LONDON, Feb. 16. Miss Jean Batten will leave in March to lecture at Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Copenhagen. The Australian Air Force officer Squadron-Leader Robert Simms, has bean unvested with the Air Force Cross. AUCKLAND TROTS RICHMOND HANDICAP I—l UENUKU, Lt., 1 4 3 BRONZE QUEEN, 36yds bhd 2 3—4 ROMA GIRL, Lt., . . . . 3 All started. FORBES HANDICAP I—2 WAH, 60yds bhd., .. .. 1 5 MUTE, Lt., .. .. ... .. 2 6 6 GALA DAY, Lt., .. ..3 All started.