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THE CONSCRIPTION REFERENDUM, ANNOUNCEMENT BY FEDERAL PREMIER. (By Telcgraph-Pross Association-Copyright Melbourne, September 2. Mr. Hughes has announced that as far as the conscription referendum is' concerned its opponents will he allowed full freedom of speech. If the referendum returns an affirmative vote, tho Government will extend the moratorium to cover the liabilities of persons called to tho colours. QUESTION Of TRANSPORTS. Melbourne, September J,. Speaking in the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes said: "Our transport of troops at present is limited to a capacity of thirteen thousand monthly. In order to obtain other transports i havo made ah appeal to the British Admiralty, which will mean that it will bo ten weeks bofore the ships aro available. Therefore the referendum will not mean delay in sending reinforcements." SLUMP IN RECRUITING. Sydpey, .September 2. Since Mr. Hughes's announcement of tho Government's policy recruiting has dropped fully 50 per cent. FEDERAL WHEAT BOARD, AN EXTRA GRANT TO FARMERS. (Rec. September 3, 5.5 p.m. ) Melbourne, September 3. Mr. Hughes (the Federal Premier) has announced that financial arrangements havo been completed to cnahlo the Wheat Board to advance the fanners ail additional (iiri. per bushel, as was recently agreed upon. The dividend will involve a sum of £4,000,000.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2867, 4 September 1916, Page 8
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206AUSTRALIAN NEWS Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2867, 4 September 1916, Page 8
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