COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 34, 11 February 1915, Page 6

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

, A WAVE OF TEMPERANCE. United Press Association. (Received 10 a.m.) Sydney, February 10. A temperance meeting* was held at the Liverpool camp by the Rev. Algis, Archbishop of Sydney, and the Rev. Hammond, when 1900 men signed the pledge, including the Commandant. SEARCH FOR THE ENDEAVOR ABANDONED.

The Grantala has returned from a resultless search for the missing Endeavor. The ship visited the Snares, Antipodes, Bounty and Auckland Islands. " '

DISSATISFIED BOXERS. (Received 10 a.m.) Sydney, February 10. Dissatisfaction 'exists among members of the newly-formed Boxers’ .Union, who are claiming thirty per cent of the gross takings for eaca combatant. “Snowy” Baker, manager of Stadium’s, Ltd., is threatening to close the arenas in various .jentrss.

THE EXPORT OF HIDES. (Received 10 a.m.) Melbourne, February 10. Mr Tudor announces that the exportation of hides other than to and the Allies is prohibited until further notice. ; Referring to the wbgl embargo, Mr Tudor stated he was unable to indicate when it'would be relaxed. .. STATE-OWNED LIQUOR HOUSES, Melbourne, February jG. Mr Mahon, referring to the proposal for State-owned hotels in the Northern Territory, points out that the Westeren Australian scheme was a great, success. ~, .