COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 29, 5 February 1915, Page 6

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

THE WHEAT "GRAB" RUMOURS. Pj?ess Association. (Received ■ 9.0 a.m.) Sydney February 5. M> Holman (Premier) announced that it was proposed to take further action in coiuw-tioil with the Wheat Acquisition. Act, and the bribery rumours. He declared that if any person had been engaged in creating the im-, pression-that money obtained over the business ss& be distributed Cor bribery, he ouglit to be prosecuted. Mr Holman also announced that a, scheme for borrowing from the firm of Norton Griffiths .for public works, purposes had been practically completed. * SUSPICIOUS FIRE AT OSLWORKS. (Received 9 a.m.) Sydney, February 5. Tha British and Australian oihvorks at Hamilton were damaged by fire. Since the war they have been guarded, despite which, twice within a fortnight; fires have started. THE QUESTION OF RECIPROCITY. (Received 9.0 a.m.) Melbiftirne, February 5. Hon, AndrewtFisher Premier),' in'aft interview, sai#>:,he saw no necessity for reciprocity between Australia and Xew Zealand to stand over till arrangements were entered into with other sell-governing Dominions.* He hoped arrangements with Xew Zealand would be reached in „thV-*near future, but, it was a necessary preliminary to have a visit from a member of the New Zealand Mmisfciry Hd* Australia to discuss the details. However, nothing could be done immediately, as it might take a year in which to arrive at finality.