Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 76, 29 July 1915, Page 5

Australia

SKILLED WORKMEN RETAINED

United Press Association. (Received 9.34 a.m.) Sydney, July 29. The Federal Government has forbidden the enlistment of skilled workmen from the small arms factory, dockyards, and iron and steel works.

THE WAR LOAN BILL.

(Received 9.3-1 a.m.) Melbourne, July 29. 'l'be Senate passed the IGi million War Loan Bill.

“WHITE FEATHERS” MOVEMENT

(Received 9.34 a.m.)

Melbourne, July 29

Senator Ready asked, in view of rejected volunteers being taunted with “white feathers,” particularly by women, would Air Pearce (Defence) consider giving them a, badge. Air Pearce replied that they were give i a certificate, and it would he inadvisable to issue a badge, as there "as no guarantee it would remain in the possession of the proper persons.

AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

United Press Association. Sydney, July 28. Killed in Action.-One officer and 8J men, including F. Harvey and C. 15. Gray, New Zealanders. Died of "Wounds. —Three officers and 2!) men, including G. A. \ iviaii, a .New Zealander. Wounded.—Six officers and 125 men. 111.—Four officers and 1 -It) men. Missing.—Three men, including C. J. Vanse, a New Zealander. in Hospital at Ghozireh. —G. A. llrai thwaite.