COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 74, 26 November 1915, Page 4

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

United Press Association. (Received 5.40 a.m.) Sydney. November 26. The military authorities have prohibited the use of paper streamers from departing steamers, allegedly because some are utilised for conveying messages. In consequence of the drought and bush fires, some dairying districts in New South Wales are faced with another butter famine. Many agents are unable to supply retailers' requirements, and unless the drought breaks the position will be serious. In the Assembly the Premier (Mr Holman), in reply to a question, said that the recruiting campaign in New South Wales was a comparative failure in spite of the fact that every suggested method of getting men had been tried. Melbourne, November 26. The now Federal recruiting scheme will include campaigns b. municipal and shire councils, and road boards. It is estimated that the drought conditions have reduced the wheat yield by four million bushels. Seven hundred members of the Federated Storemen and Packers' Union have struck. Large consignments of produce and goods have been left on the wharves and at the stations, and all the bulk stores are closed. The strike is seriously affecting other unions. ~, ,