Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 22, 27 January 1915, Page 5

Great Britain

AN IMPERIAL CONFERENCE ITS POSTPONEMENT URGED. Timm and Sydney Sun Sbbyiom. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, January 26. Ottawa reports that the most influential politicians are opposed to holding an Imperial Conference until the war has passed its critical period. It is understood that Downing Street coincides with this view. IN THE EAST COAST TOWNS. London, January 26. Further restrictions are being imposed in towns on the east coast. Many churches are being fitted with blinds, and others will not hold evensong, substituting an afternoon service.

TWO OFFICERS AT TORQUAY KILLED. A SENTY ON DUTY. London, January 26. Two officers at Torquay refused to allow a sentry to search their motor car. The sentry’s ritie went off, and the bullet killed both officers. AUSTRALIA DAY. THANKSGIVING SERVICE AT ST. DUNSTAN'S EAST. (Received 8.-16 a.m.) London, January 26. The only celebration of Australia Day was a thanksgiving service at St. Dunstan’s East, where there was a large congregation. Bishop Mercer preached, and referred to Australia’s unalloyed pride in her soldiers who were serving the Empire. Mr Arthur Ma son, of Sydney, played the voluntary.