CABLEGRAMS

Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 March 1915, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS

[jiliitOTßli; TELEGUArH -COrYBIGHT.j Ll'Kll I'KESB ASSOCIATION.] (Received This Day 9.50 a.m.)

RETRENCHMENT.

Pertli, This Day. The Premier notiiied that retrenchment was accessary, either by a reduction of the civil service staff or a deduction from the hours of 38 to 35 weekly. The Civil Service decided to accept the latter which means a saving of £300,000 per annum.

SHORTAGE OF FLOUR.

A flour famine is threatened. There arc only 5500 tons in the bands of the millers, while the consumption is 3000 monthly. The Government has donenothing in the way of importation, and millers consider now that it is too late to avert a shortage-

A FARMER'S PLIGHT.

A dray, driven by a farmer named Woods overturnod. He was so badly injured as to be unable to stand. Lying on his back in the fierce sun he was in great pain and agony from thirst fpr throe days, then pushing himself along with his legs ho managed to reach a waterhole, where searchers found him. His boots were worn out and his back was raw from moving over the rough ground. He was almost a skeleton when found, but is likely to recover. (Received This Day 10.35 a.m.)

CANADIANS AT THE FRONT.

Sydney. This Dnv. Mr Harry Gullett, the Australian press representative at the Hritish In adquarters it) I'' lance, has cab led the result of a visit to the Canadian trendies. • He states tit at the Canadians are very proud of being: the first of the Dominions' troops to fight for England. During the visit his expedience showed that the reputation of the overseas troops was quite safe in the Canadians' keeping. They had shown a dash and steadiness unsurpassed by any regular troops. Tho Hi: tish hold tho lowest-lying and wettec t position of the whole iwcstern lin Adapted for pioneering the Canadians are accustomed to making tin' best -of the hardship of winter conditions and proved themselves masters at contriving .subterranean comforts. In the Canadian trenches is frtquently . heard some happy soldiers snoring loudly while their mates keep ivaic-h, unconscious of. the crack ol the rifles- The enemy's line is only 20li yards away. When tho Australians oomc to Europe they will find that the Canadians have set a high standard. ' Tho careless holiday spirit which was too much in evidence while the force was in England disappeared completely when they came i'aee to lace with the uncompromising realities ii the campaign. SHIPPING. .Newcastle, This Day. Sailed.—-Tho Waipori lor Auckland. Melbourne, This Day. Arrived.—The Kaitangata from „■ rey mouth. SPORTING. Melbourne, Thw Day l'ile Grammar Seiiuol's tirst innings closed for U81 —Sharp (not out) 50U. This is a record for big school cricket. C. Kelly won the Victorian sculling iiampionship. (.Received This Day 11.5 a.m.) HURRICANE RAGING IN THE ISLANDS. " ■ Suva, This Day. The steamer Atua has sent a. wireless message that a hurricane is i aging at Navau. STORM IN THE MEDITERR AN EAN Madrid, March 21. A furious gale has been raging in the Mediterranean during the last two days and 100 ships took refuge at Gibraltar.