Australia.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 46, 29 January 1916, Page 6

Australia.

miscellaneous items.

(United Press Association.] (Received IO'.O a.m.) ■ Sydney, January 29. The Pharmaceutical Society’s offer to establish .a coVps for active, service was declined, and it is propose] to place pharmacists on :an organised footing, ’ , ■. ; •«?, " Unusual activity is being shown in the development of new coflerics in the Northern coal field. Owing to certain tenders for Government supplies quoting German goods imported prior to the war, the Premier decided that it was’ preferable to obtain home substitutes, even if of inferior quality or more expensive. Melbourne, January 29. Cabinet has agreed to a proclamation excluding enemy subjects from public companies. Sir Thomas Mackenzie’s‘statement regarding the meat contract hns caused uneasiness, and a deputation of exporters urged Mr Tudor to devise a scheme for the protection of the local consumer, leaving the exporters untrammelled. It was pointed out. that while the meat ;. supplyj-was controlled by the American the opportunity ■■ for further, interests , on the Continent. .. •f ' Melbourne, January 28. Tlie amendments to the War Piecautions Regulations Act prohibit the formation of companies with increased capital, and the issue of shares, debentures, and bonds without the Treasurer’s consent.