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! "ANZAG DAY." WORTHY CELEBRATIONS. I United Fbkss Association. London, April 8. Arrangements have been made for a .great celebration in London of Anzac Day, on April 25. A committee, consisting of the High Commissioners and Agents-General propose to hold a memorial service, and also to have a concert and entertainment for the Australasian soldiers. SOLDIERS AT FOOTBALL. NEW ZEALANDERS BEAT SOUTH. AFRICANS. ! NORTH OF ENGLAND BEAT AUSTRALIANS. (Received 8.30 a.m.) ! London. April 9. ' In a return match New Zealand beat South Africa by 5 points to 3. The spectators included Sir Thomas Mackenzie, Sir William Robertson, and many wounded New Zealanders. The ground and weather were perfect. Early in the first half, Rogers secured a try, and Clifford converted. In the second half. New Zealand crossed the line twice, but were recalled. . - j A North of England team beat the | Australians by 13 points to 11.
THE MATCH TAX. London, April 8. Match manufacturers have resolved that the proposed tax is unworkable, financially, and they will be compelled to suspend sales. Trade is at a standstill and not a match has been delivered since Tuesday. MATCH-MAKERS' COMPLAINTS. (Received 8.30 a.m.) London, April 9. The match-makers complain that the foreign stocks which have already been landed will be treated free of taxation, and those lying in the warehouses of British manufacturers will be impounded for excise. It is officially stated that the Excise Board will decide to allow a period grace before collecting the tax. The stocks in hand at the 6th inst. will not be taxed. THE PARIS CONFERENCE.
MR HUGHES' MISSION. (Received 9 a.m.) London, Aprils 9. Mr Hughes .has not J' e t definitely been invited to the Paris Conference, but will probably receive an invitation on Monday. It is expected .in some quarters that he will go as a British representative, but whether or not he will represent all the Dominions it is certain he will have a full voice in the proceedings. SINGLE BRITISHERS ALL CALLED UP. London, April 9.
The calling up of the single men has been completed. The latest class comprises those who are called up for, training in the Home service until they attain,the age of nineteen.,
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 6, 10 April 1916, Page 5
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