AUSTRALIAN NEWS
1 A SUSPECTED COMPANY MANAGER CHARGED OP BEING A "DISLOYAL PERSON." By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyris-ht Melbourne, August 10. After lengthy arguments the Full Court ordered the release of Franz Wallacli, manager of tho Australia Metal Company, wlio lias been under arrest since July 9 on the warrant of the Minister of Defence as a disloyal and disaffected person. Senator Pearcc (Minister of Defence) was called to give evidence, and said lie took action against Wallach in the interests and safety of tho Commonwealth. He declined to disclose his reasons, pleading privilege. Tho Court, by a majority, held that the regulation under which action had been taken was ultra vires, and tliat tho imprisonment of Wallach was unauthorised. ' Wallach was released, but ivas immediately rearrested under tho Precautions Act. ... The Federal Cabinet has decided to appeal to the High Court against the Full Court's decision. MENINGITIS IN CAMP. 'OVER FORT't CASES IN VICTORIA, Melbourne, August 10. There arc over forty cases of meningitis at the Victorian military camps. There havo been ten deaths. . ARB ENEMY AGENTS RESPONSIBLE? Sydney, August 10. Tho Director of General Health has negatived a suggestion that the germs of meningitis might be disseminated in Liverpool Camp by enemy agents. Ho ; states that the bacillus does not live for more than a few hours outside the human body. / — A WARNINC NOTE. TO THE YOUNG MEN OF NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, August 10. The "Herald," in a leader, sounds a •warning. It says: "Unless the young men realise tho gravity of the situation and are prepared to voluntarily do their duty, and unless tlie_ authorities hurry up tlio proper organisation of the national resources and the classification of workers available in _ various departments,' conscription is surely coming. This should be done now, to-morrow may be too late." THE MEAT SHORTACE. REQUEST FOR PROHIBITION OF INTEII-STATE. TRADING. Sydney, August 10. Owing to the shortage of stock and the high price of meat, master butchers have asked that the export of beef and the transfer of stock between the States should be prohibited. Mr. Black (Chief Secretary) promised consideration, of the requests.
LARGE RUSSIAN ORDERS. FOR ZINC, COPPER, AND LEAD. (Rec. Angii"" l in.4np.m.) Sydney, -August 10. Mr. Suttor, .Ai.owaii.tn Commercial Commissioner in tho East, lias advised Mr. W. A. Holnian (the .New South Wales Premier) that Russia will shortly place largo orders for zinc, copper, and Broken Hill lead through Vladivostok.
ITEMS IN BRIEF. INVESTMENTS IN FEDERAL WAR LOAN. Sydney, August 10. . The City Council proposes to invest Its sinking fund in the'.war loaii^ Trade unions and friendly societies are' also investing their funds. : SIX O'CLOCK CLOSING IN HOTELS. . Sydney, August 10. At a big gathering in the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Women's National Movement, a resolution was passed- in favour of sis o'clock closing of hotels. A CABINET REARRANGEMENT. Melbourne, August 10. The Hon. J. Murray has taken over the portfolio of Labour. METHODIST CENTENARY. (Rec. August 10,10.45 p.m.) Sydney, August 10. 'At the' Methodist Centenary services in the Town Hall, tho Rev. J. Dawson, president of the New Zealand Conference, preached tho sermon.
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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2537, 11 August 1915, Page 6
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