Australia
REPLY TO CAMP CRITICISM.
[Umtei' Press AasjouwON.] (Received 9.-10 a.m.)
Melbourne, September 1
In the House, Mr Pearce (Defence .Minister), replying to criticism of the Defence Department camps, said they ( compared favorably with those of the citizen forces. Some grumblers must be expected among the thousands or men passing through camps. It was not desirable that fcbe men be pamper- . ed. | THE WAR LOAN. , (ReeeiVed 9.40 a.m.) Melbourne, September 1. Mr Fisher (Premier) anticipates that ten millions will be subscribed for the .first instalment of the war loau. THE CRY FOR CONSCRIPTION. v (Received 9 a.m.) Sydney, September 1. The Premier (Mr Holman) states that owing to the numbers of resolutions favoring conscription being sent from the recruiting associations, the Assembly will soon be afforded an opportunity to express their opinion on the matter.. TOTAL""ENLISTMENTS, 124,094. (Received 9 a.m.) Melbourne', September 1. The total enlistments in all States to August 14 are as follows: Victoria 46,179. New South Wales ... 40,882 Queensland ... ... 12,420 South Australia ... 10,202 West Australia ■ ... 9953 Tasmania ... ... 4458 These figures make allowances for . the New South Wales enlistments over , the borders in other States.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3, 1 September 1915, Page 5
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