Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 41, 5 October 1914, Page 6

Australia

TJHI- Jil§TOl?y Of AUSTRALIA. United Pursf?, lAssociatid x. Melbourne, October 5. Pearce (Minster ofj De.fpjice): fppajijpg at a, darner to Mr •"Bean, the official war correspondent, said Mr ; B?ap : woujd do more than report what bp, saw daily. He would have to. write part of Australia’s history, which might be written on - frepch or Gpfmap soil fOjdp MIfLI.ONSIN MOTES. (Received f 0.55 a.m.) Melbourne, October 5. There has been a proclamation by the authorities to issue notes to the value of fourteen millions sterling, in. eluding the twelve million previously authorised. EXPORTATION- OF FOODSTUFFS * TO THE SOUTH SEAS. (Received W-S5 a.m.) Sydney, October 5. Permission has been granted for the exportation of the normal quantities of sugar, meat, wheat, and

flour to the South Sea Islands, including the New Hebrides and Papua. THE PRICE OF WHEAT IN WESTRALIA. - (Received 10.55 a.m.) Perth, October 5. The Trade Control Commission lias fixed the maximum retail price of wheat at first grade 4s lOd, second 4s 6d, and third 4s 2d. SHIPPING. (Received 10.55 a.m.) Sydney, October 5. Arrived: Star of Scotland.