In Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 2, 20 August 1914, Page 6

In Australia

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

(Received 9.55 a.m.) Adelaide, August 20.

The Assembly adopted Bills proclaiming a limited moratorium covering mortgagees and purchasers of land and providing for the collection of foodstuffs and supplies.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

(Received 9.55 a.m.) .Sydney, August 20

The Assembly passed Bills providing for tlie amalgamation of the various patriotic funds, a Bill giving tho Government power to proclaim a moratorium, and also a measure to deal with withdrawals from the savings hanks if need arose. They carried a Bill providing against tho inflation of prices on necessary commodities. Through the committee regarding tho moratorium and the savings banks, Mr Holman explained that ho hoped that the legislation would not die required, hut it was better to bo prepared for possible contingencies.

Arrangements are being made to keep the Broken Hill mines going on shortened time in order to relievo distress.

(Received 10.40 a.m.) Sydney, August 20. It is notified that the French mail steamers are resuming running.

Tattersall’s Club has donated £ISOO to the patriotic fund. The first report of the Australasian Wireless Company, covering the ten' months to June 30th, shows not profits of £B6IO. It is proposed to declare a four per cent, dividend, and to add £3OOO to the patents reserve account. It is anticipated that the passing of the New Zealand Navigation Act will materially increase future profits.

VICTORIA. Melbourne, August 20. (Received 10.40 a.m.)

The Tramway Company has donated £3OOO to the Lord Mayor’s fund, which is now £56,000. (Received 10.15 a.m.)

Great enthusiastic crowds watched the march of Victoria’s contingent for the expeditionary force through the streets.

The Government is adopting a modification as regards general telegrams, but there is no relaxation on those convoying information of movements of shipping or military or naval news.

Arrangements have been made for discharging the cargoes of detained German vessels.

Sir George Reid’s war bulletin says: “The papers are full of news of encounters between Belgian and German armies, these being taken from Belgian and French newspapers. All successes are greatly magnified. It is believed that the British troops will arrive in time to participate in the great engagement. Ho adds: “Is is hoped that the French attack on the left wing of the Germans iu south Alsace will necessitate the withdrawal of large masses of troops from the German right wing and so cripple the encircling movement which tin. Gormans are nbvmnslv making r Allies’ kit,” O• T