Australia.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 54, 30 October 1914, Page 5

Australia.

USE OF CAPTURED STEAMERS. United Press Assooiatioh. ; (Received 11.25 a.m.) Sydney, October 30. The Federal Government intends t« use the captured German steamers for transporting frozen goods to Eng* land. THE KOMET'S CAPTURE. (Received 11.25 a.m.) Sydney, October 80.; A story brought by the Komet shows that she was located with the assistance of Natives, hidden in a small harbour. The capturers were aboard before anyone excepting the captain was awake. The captain had just left his bunk and was beginning a shave when suddenly the cabin door opened. When he turned he found himself looking down the barrel of a revolver.

THE CALL OF DUTY.

(Received 11.25 a.m.) Sydney, October 30. The captain, officers, and crew of the French exploring ship Leurieuse have decided to abandon the voyage. They will leave the vessel at Sydney and return to France, and re-enter the naval service, considering that the call of duty is stronger than the call of science. They will resume the voyage after the war. GENERAL. Sydney, October 29. The Komet arrived with German prisoners, including the ex-Governor of New Guinea. The Colonial Sugar Company has submitted to the Commodities Commission a proposal to advance by 25s a ton all classes' of sugar, bringing the Company's standard grade to £22 ss. One of the reasons is that, owing ta the war conditions, refined sugar similar to the standard grade, is worth £3O in the world's markets. Melbourne, October 29.' An anti-German League is being formed to prevent trade with the enemy. The League hopes to gain the cooperation of the British Board of Trade. / • The Federal authorities ;are communicating with the British Government, asking whether Washington will undertake not to' re-expt>rt from th« United States any Australian wool. Pemding a reply, the Minister is issuing no permits to export wool t* America.