Australia.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 24, 29 January 1915, Page 5

Australia.

THE DUTY OF CENSORSHIP. United Pbksb Association. Melbourne, January 28. The Argus, discussing the failure of the censor's prosecution of a Perth newspaper, declares that one or two of the principal censors carry out their duties with tact and courtesy, hut, generally speaking, the censorship is conducted in Australia by a woefuliy scratch crew, with little or no knowledge of the world or of public opinion, and quite unversed in newspaper -work. These persons have been altogether unable to make an intelligent application of the regulations provided for their guidance. The paper adds: "The Perth case shows what abuses must inevitably arise from employing men not competent to do the highly paid work they have undertaken." Sydney, January 28. Tn the Assembly. -Mr Ashl'ord denounced the rumor that three members had received £IOOO in connection with the wheat seizure, as a lying statement. Mr Wade protested against the Government's submitting the heavy programme, including controversial measures, at this time of the year. The Government, he said, had outlined sufficient work to kill (he strongest men. Tie urged concentrating on matters relating to the war and helping the Empire.