AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2534, 7 August 1915, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

METAL INDUSTRY DEALINC WITH GERMAN CONTROK By Telegraph—Press Association—ConyrigM Melbourne, August 6. The Attorney-General (Hon. W. M. Hughes),_ referring to the metal industries, said the only way to deal with, the situation was to destroy all German influence wherever it existed. This was the Government's policy, which would bo pursued -unflinchingly. Referring to the cable message with regard to the Australasian section of tlie London Chamber of Commerce relative to trading with enemy countries after tlio war, Mr. Pearce said thoy, wore not averso to patriotism if it means no loss. Patriotism which lags behind profits is a cancer which must bo cut out at all hazards. ALIEN ENEMY'S ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE. (Reo. August 6,11.40 p.m.) „ Sydney, August C. William Henry Damman was _ com* mitted for trial on a charge cf being ail alien enemy; he left the Commonwealth without the permission of the Minister of Defence, and Frederick Dietz was committed for aiding and abetting Damman by purchasing the ticket with which he travelled to Auckland. In the meantime the Censor intercepted a letter showing that Damman intended to escape to Amorica, but tho New Zealand military authorities arrested and returned him. , ENEMY CONTRACTS AND COMi PANIES. (Rec. August 6, 10.40 p.m.) . Melbourne, August 6. A Special Commonwealth Gazette do clares a' number of contracts, chiefly. With, mining companies, to supply metals and . concentrates to be enemy contracts, .and also declares the following enemy companies:—Kirchner and Company; Tudor Accumulator Company,Poldi Steelworks; Folk Stadeunauii Company; A. Berwin and Company; Export and Import Company Proprietary, Limited. BANK OFFICIAL IN TROUBLE. (Rec. August G, 10.40 p.m.) Sydney, August 6. Walter William Torr, ex-manager of a branch of tho Government Savings Bank, lias been remanded on charges of stealing ill February last £3400 of the' bank's money. A detective brought the accused back from South Africa. .THE PRICE OF BACON, . (Rec. August. 6, 10.40 p.m.) Sydney, August' 6. The Commodities Commission has ro» fused to increase the price of bacon, WOMEN ANXIOUS TO HELP, (Rec. August 6, 10.40 p.m.) Sydney, August 6. At a meeting of the National Council of Women it was decided to approach the Federal Government to take a census which- puts the energies of women in tabulated form with a view of their employment in the National Service. _ It is considered they could help the nation in many ways, if organised. NEW RAILWAY COMMISSIONER. (Rec. August 6, 7.35 p.m.) Sydney, August 6. ■ Mr. E. Milne, Western District Super, intendent, has been appointed Railway, Commissioner, in place of Mr. Richardson, deceased.