Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 23, 27 May 1915, Page 5

Australia

UNSATISFACTORY COURT-MAR-TIAL. Unitib Pkibi Association. (Received 10 a.m.) Melbourne, May 27. In the. House, referring to the alleged misappropriations of Red Cross goods at Rabaul, Mr Anstey said Hiough the private making charges was alleged to have signed confessions, they were untrue. One of these was posted to a Sydney newspaper and another to Mr Pearce, but neither arrived, nor was Colonel Holmes called on to produce a copy. Mr Anstey claimed that Colonel Ramaciotti, chairman of the Court, had failed in his duty, and he asked for a further inquiry* Mr Fisher said that in his opinion there had been neglect of duty on the part of the court-martial. The whole proceedings were unsatisfactory, and the matter could not be allowed to remain stationary.

HOME-MADE AEROPLANES' IN

SIGHT.

(Received 9.45 a.m.) Melbourne May 27

As the result of the announcement that the Federal Government is prepared to utilise 1 locally-made aeroplanes, the Point Cook aviation school and a number of firms turned their attention to the new industry, and the outcome is that the first Australianmade biplane will be completed shortly and be seen in flight, while six other engines are on order. The chief difficulty is the necessity to import the wood for the frameworks. AN ACT OF FOLLY. HOW A SHOP WAS WRECKED. (Received 11.30 a.m.) Adelaide, May 27.

A girl serving in a tobacconist shop snatched a little Union Jack from a soldier's coat when he entered to buy cigarettes, tore up the flag and threw the pieces in his face. She then refused to serve the soldier, who told his comrades and reported the affair to the police. A crowd gathered and .toned the shop. The occupants escaped. The crowd pursuing missed their quarry and returned and wrecked the shop. MONEY FOR POLES. (deceived 11.30 a.m.) Sydney. May 27. Madame Melha, auctioneering the seats at her concert in aid of the Poles, realised £582. PREFERENTIAL TRADE SCHEME. (Received 11. HO a.m.) Perth. May 27. The Chandier of Commerce was discussing trading within the Empire at its meeting, when the President stated that Australia was still importing goods made by German companies under British names. He intended to propose a motion lor submission to the London and Australian Chambers df Commerce, asking the British Government to call a conference of business experts, with one delegate from each Dominion to work out a preferntial trade scheme.