Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 293, 9 December 1914, Page 5

Great Britain

WORK FOR BELGIANS.

Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London, December 8. It is estimated that there are a hundred thousand Belgian refugees in England, two thousand additional being brought weekly. Work is found for artisans and laborers with the approval of trades unions on condition that they are employed only in trades where there is a shortage of Britishers and at union wages, while the war lasts. BOOTS WANTED FOR THE TROOPS

United Press Association. (Received 9.40 a.m.) London, December 8. The British Trade is supplying the Government with 140,000 pairs of boots weekly. The Government requires 200,000 weekly, costing 18s 6d per pair. The French have already secured one million pairs.

BRISK BUSINESS ON THE BOURSE (Received 9.40 a.m.) Paris, December 8. Brisk business was done on the Bourse, which closed with a good tone generally. A NEW YEAR'S GIFT. (Received 9.55 a.m.) London, December 8. The Australian War Contingent Association is sending each soldier a box of chocolates with New Year greetings. Hospital accommodation and a convalescent home in England have, been placed at the Association’s disposal.

AUSTRALIAN MEAT FOR THE TROOPS. (Received 11.30 a.in.) London, December 8. Sir Thomas Robinson paid a week’s visit to France. Government officials informed him that they were greatly pleased with the Australian meat, of which the army and navy were consuming large quantities. He states that this is likely to lead to a considerable trade when the war is over. Sir Thomas inspected the Australian hospital, and was highly gratified at its efficiency and excellent organisation.