COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 71, 26 March 1915, Page 5

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

1 SHIPPING FREIGHTS. United Press Association. (Received 8.55 a.m) London, March 25. Freights to New Zealand have been raised similarly to Australian rates, except for live measurement, which is unchanged. All sub-classifications 'have been abolished both for Australian and Now Zealand cargo, and there is only one rate in each class. MISCELLANEOUS. United Press Association. Sydney, March 25. At the .request of the Premiers, the police heads in the various States have reported on the effects of universal training. They are unanimous that the system has benefited the. youths. The Xew South Wales Inspector-Gen-jeral says their improvement is both mental and physical. The principle effects are increased self-respect, a deIcrease of cigarette smoking and larrik'inism generally, a tendency towards a, sense of responsibility 1 ) and a desire to 'become good citizens. The Master Bakers have agreed to the meii's proposal, and day baking will start at 10 o'clock instead of at noon. Melbourne, March 25. Milk has been raised from fivepence to -sixpence a quart. (Received 9.45 a.m.) Sydney, March 26. ! Mr Cann has written to the Hon. Andrew Fisher approving of the proposed conference "between" .the Xew. Zealand and Commonwealth States' Governments. The annual report on the health of, school children shows«6o.s per cent, of all pupils in the public schools examined are suffering from sone physical, defect. The per centage in privateschools is 64.9. . \