Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 71, 23 July 1915, Page 5

Australia

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. United Press Association (Received 10.2 d a.m.) Melbourne, July 23. A scheme is in hand for the disposal of metals, including the commandeering of all supplies' of metals and metallic products, which will be sold at auction under Government control, and the proceeds less the charges paid to tin* owners. Before shipments "ill be allowed to leave, the Government requires satisfactory evidence that it will be impossible for the supplies to reach the enemy. In the House, the War Loan Bill passed all stages.

At a conference of State Government Departments -Mr Peacock emphasised tin* necessity of economy, stating that the financial outlook was very unsatisfactory.

Letters received from an officer in prison in Constantinople state that he an dhis companions received great kindness at the hands of the Turks.

The Australian General Hospital in England has been extended to two thousand beds, and a new hospital unit is required in consequence. It will consist of thirty-six officers, fifteen non-coms., Itio of other ranks, and also eighteen nurses. I, Received 9.40 a.m.) Melbourne, duly 20. Mr Hughes states that the report on the IT a haul charges finds no evidence of improper dealing in Red Cross goods, and there is no reason to doubt the justice of the sentences passed at Rahatti, which were for breaches of the peace, 'accompanied by physical violence. In one ease a Chinaman was robbed by four members of the military police. The report finds no fault with the Sydney court-mar-tial. and confirms the dismissal of

Raveiiscroft and the Justice of the Court’s finding in 1,, Moore’s case.