AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2586, 7 October 1915, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

THE NEW WAR INDUSTRIES THREE LOCALLY-MADE MACHINEGUNS. By Telesrapb-WeSB Awociatlon-Oopyileht . 1 . Sydney, October 6. Mr. Holman, Premier of New South Wales, states.' that Cabinet had 'received reports on three types of machine-guns ivhich had .been made at Walsh Island. One was invented at the State works, another by somebody outside. The third is of British design, aiid of this ten replicas wero being' constructed. Aeroplane building was proceeding satisfactorily. A slight hitch had occurred ill shell making, but he'did not doubt that the State tender would eventually be. accepted. AN ELASTIC "ANCHOR." MR. FISHER' AND THE HIGH ' COMMISSIONER-SHIP. . Sydney, October 6. ' Mr. Fisher later added: "All I can say is, I shall at all times be anchored to Australia, whether I am there or elsewhere." , . " . ~ A .- The Government had definitely decided not . to-extend Sir George Reid's term as High Commissioner. His successor had not been decided upon, but'would bo a Labour man. ANOTHER FEDERAL WAR LOAN. • PREDICTED BY MR. FISHER, i Sydney, October 6. Mr.- Andrew Fisher, Federal Prime Minister,, referring -to ' 'the finances, stated that another loan would be necessary next year. '...The amount would depend on. circumstances. Tliey were at present spending a million weekly.

SYDNEY'S NEXT REGRUITINO CAMPAIGN.

Sydney, October 6,

• It has been definitely'decided to open the second' recruiting campaign on Monday. It; wUI occupy six weeks. Another campaign is to be inaugurated to inculcate economy and efficiency and to suggest how,those unable to enlist can bestserve their country. MEMBERS' EXPENSES WHILE EN ■ TOUR. . (Rec. October 7, 1.5 a.m.) Sycinay, October 6. After- a- ; caucus discussion Mr. - Holman, the' Slate Premier, in the Assembly, , 1 replied to the criticisms . regarding the payment to certain members of the Government; and ( Opposition of the State, Parliament, and-a few of the Federal ' members of their expenses, yin connection with the late recruiting campaign. Altogether £150., he said, had been paid, according to. an agreement to tcover out-of-pocket expenses' to which it was I considered they wera entitled. He condemned the agitation by a certain section of - the Press, as contemptible ,and dirty." OPPORTUNITY FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS. INSTRUCTION AT AGRICULTURAL , ; ' COLLEGES. Sydney, October 6. In the 'Assembly the Government promised to--consider a suggestion to givo wounded soldiers an opportunity of entaring agricultural colleges. ■ The administration of patriotic funds was also discussed; and the establishment of a bureau was 'suggested , where applicants -would receive prompt attention. IV: : ' NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE. I ' FOOD PRICES AND RAILWAY /SERVICE. Molboume, October G. ■ I In the debate on the . no-confidenco motion', . Mr., M'Leod attacked the Government's regulation"of _food prices, the raising of fares and freights on the railways, <pd the curtailing of train services. ... • The debate was SERIOUS TRAIN SMASH. GUARDS AND FIREMEN INJURED. * (Rec. October 6, 10.30 p.m.) ! Adelaide, October 6., : Two passenger trains collided at Henly beach. The two firranerf and the two guards of the trains were injured, and twenty-two'', passengers suffered' from bruises and shock. ■ t . The engines and three of the. carriages wero badly smashed. THE WHEAT ACT. , . - ' ' - ■ i ■ i. APPLICATIONS FOR COMPENSA- , - TION, Sydney, October 6. 'The Commodities Commission is considering applications for compensation for the acquisition of wheat; Farmers claim Is. a bushel/ above the proclaimed price. > , THE LABOUR REFERENDUM. - - 'A MONTH'S 'CAMPAIGN TO 'BE ' INAUGURATED. Sydney, October 6. 'A" conference of Labour bodies resolved to'inaugurate a month's campaign in order "to secure an affirmative majority in answer to the referendum questions. ... ITEMS IN BRIEF. • BURGLARS BUSY IN SYDNEY. - .:' Sydney, October 6. Burglars are busy in city and suburbs. Solomon's pawnbroker's shoe in George Street was robbed of £1000 worth of jewellery'. ' POLICE TO SUPERVISE SALE OF BREAD. Sydnoy, October 6.1 The .police have been _ instructed to enforce the decision that all bread must be sold in one..: two, or four-pound loaves. ■No deficiency is permitted in any class of loaf. • WEST AUSTRALIA'S TRADE.. Perth, October 6. The decrease in trade is exemplified in Western Australia by official figures. For the vear ended June 30 tlie total was .'£13,670,329 (decrease £6,463.525, or £19 9s. per liendV ' Oversea imports totalled £4,003,107 (decrease; £1,265,235): exports £3,255,046 (decrease £2,077,346). ( - j TELEGRAPH INTERRUPTED.. (Rec. October 7, 1.5 a.m.) ' Sydney, October 6. ! Stormy weather attd Tieavy rain are delaying telegraphic communication.