COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 38, 20 January 1916, Page 8

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. (Received 9.20 a.m.) Sydney, January 20. The . exports of bran and , pollard have been further restricted. Owing to the shortage at the wool sales a record price was paid for scoured merino, which fetched 28&d, the, highest since 1900. As the result of the morality campaign, Lord Mayor Meagher is instituting a censorship of public hoardings. The British Medical Association vigorously opposes the Education Department's scheme of engaging doctors to treat the pupils of the public schools on the ground that it would turn the medical profession into the public It was decided that no British Medical Association members could accept such, appointments. The southern miners have not resumed and are making further demands, but will possibly resume in a few days. Melbourne, January 20. The Welshbach Light Company has issued a writ against the Commonwealth, challenging the legality of the Enemy Trading Act, and seeking an injunction against the proclamation. Adelaide, January 20. Mr Murray succeeds the late Chief Justice Way. (Received 10.30 a.m.) Mel bourne t Januaray 20. The colliers have upheld the, decision of the lumpers to refuse to work on the night shift. The reason is not stated.