Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 96, 25 July 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

“fcUTHA TAM.” Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, London, July 24. The Dardanelles Committee will consist of five members. There is a strong lesire that Sir Thomas Mackenzie, vho is fearless and notoriously intolerant of incapacity wherever exhibited, should represent New Zealand. 31SCH ARCED OFFICERS DECORATED. Reuter’s -lelegrama London, July 24. The King has approved the .issue of a silver badge to officers and men of the British and overseas military and naval forces who have served at home or abroad in the present war and have, relinquished their commissions or have been discharged on account of ige, wounds, or sickness. Members of the medical staffs and nurses are included.

SPECIAL MILITARY AREA. London, July 24. ■ Scotland, northward from the line of the Ochil Hills to Inverness, inclusive, has been declared a special military area. Visitors are not allowed. WEARING DOWN THE ENEMY. Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, July 24. The overseas Parliamentarians have returned from their visit to General Birdwood’s headquarters, with the firm impression that the Allies are gradually, but surely, weaning down tlio Germans. PETROL RESTRICTIONS. London, July 24.

The 0 overnmeut restrictions upon petrol will operate on August 1. Taxicab owners and drivers have protested insisting on receiving a minimum oi throe gallons daily.