COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 29, 27 September 1912, Page 3

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

DOMINION DAY IN SYDNEY. Sydney, September 26. There was a reception at the Government Agency in honour of Dominion Day, and the Bureau was decorated. Messrs McGowen find! Flowers expressed their cordial desire for the Dominion’s prosperity. The Lord Mayor, leading Consuls and other prominent citizens were present. DISORDERLY LEGISLATORS. (Received 8.15 a.m.) ' Sydney, September 27. More disorderly scenes have occurred in the Assembly. Mr Fitzpatrick was repeatedly called to order by the Speaker, who ordered the Scrgeant-at-Arms to remove him. Mr Fitzpatrick left the room when the Sergeant approached hut shortly reappeared. The Speaker ordered the Sergeant to call the police to remove Air Fitzpatrick, who took his seat saying he would wait for the officers, and when they arrived he walked out, shouting: “It will he ! a house when Willis is ai long way out of it.” A heated passage of arms between Messrs Kelly and Wood followed, the former inviting the latter outside. ' jar!;: GAS EMPLOYEES’ DEMAND. (Received 9.20 a.m.) Sydney, September 27. The, Gas Employees’ Union is demanding 12C per cent increase in wages, representing an extra burden to the companies of £30,000.

LUNAR ECLIPSE. Sydney, September 27. A partial lunar eclipse last night was well observed. EMPLOYERS STAND BY EMPLOYEES. The Employers’ Conference carried resolutions pledging themselves to stand by the loyal employees in time of strike, and afterwards condemning tiie surrender of State rights to the Commonwealth. EDUCATION IN NEW SOUTH WALES. In the Assembly Mr, Carmichael introduced the University Amendment Bill, which provides for reform of the Senate (bringing it more into touch with outside interests), increased State subsidies, and the linking up of primary schools to the University, which means that the winners of scholarships will receive a university education free of all charges.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUDGET. Adelaide, September 27. In the Assembly the Treasurer brought down the Budget for the year just ended, which shows a surplus of £275,150, making with the surpluses of the last ten years £2,122,200, which will be utilised in reducing the public debt. The population for the year increased by over 13,000. Agricultural and pastoral interests arc flourishing and it is estimated that the revenue for the current year will be £4,381,812, with a surplus of £BB,000. Very large sums will be required for the next few years for public works, and it will no doubt be necessary to go on to the London market.