Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1917, Page 2

Australian.

Per Press Association,—Copyright Standardising. Melbourne, March 17 A conference of woollen manufacturers formed a federal organisation with the title rf associated woollen, worsted textile monofacouters of Australia, and adopted uniform sizes, weights and tsrms.

Federal Politics. Melbourne, March 17 In the House of Representatives Mr Hughea stated that a further war loan inevitable and a restriction of unnecessary expenditure by the Commcnwealtb. To make available ihe money badly needed, Government had decided upon the regulation of imports and hoped to make an announcement at an early date.

The Senate amended th 6 Electoral Bill enabling all workers who have gone to England, as the result of Government action, to vole. Mr Hughes announced that be would be a o vndidato for Bendigo, after receiving invitations to eAicd for 34 constituencies.

Surgical Operations. (Received March 19, at 9.45 a.m.) Melbourne, March 19 Mr Pearce has announced that men willing to undergo surgical operations to enable them to enlist, will bo sent to military hospitals,

Mail Bag Missing. Sydney, March 18 Another mail bag containing £2OOO in notes is missing. Record Entries. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) Sydney, March 18

Ten thousand eniisos have been received for the Sydney Royal ShowThis is a record,