Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 91, 19 July 1916, Page 8

Australia

THE POLICY OF SABOTAGE. Press Association— Copyright. (Received LO.l 3a.m.) Sydney, .July 19. Speaking at an anti-consoription meeting at Broken Hill. W. Coombes advised the miners to keep on the roll but not to work. They luul the weapon of sabotage, which meant not only slowing down but damaging machinery underground. THE FREIGHT QUESTION. Pi'ess Association—Cop,\ right. (Received 10.15 a.m.) Melbourne, July 1.9. It is foreshadowed that the Government v.ili extend the powers of the Navy Department to prevent sliips leaving Australia with empty cargo space when freight is available.