Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 26, 29 August 1916, Page 5

Australia

A RUSH OF VOLUNTEERS. AEROPLANES FOR BRITAIN. Press Association —Copyright. Sydney, August 28. Apparently anticipating an early decision on the conscription question, a rush of volunteers has commenced, reminiscent of the early days of the war. The Governor has opened the aviation school at Clarendon. Air. Holman announced that the Government had decided to present Britain with an aeroplane for every one presented h\ the citizens. Six already are promised privately. Britain is thus assured of twelve. HUGHES’ WAR MEASURES. 1 Press Association— Copyright. (Received 10-0 a.m.) Melbourne, August 29. The caucus met last night to consider Mr Hughes’ war measures, and it has been decided to make public the result when the House meets on Wednesday.

THE PRICE OF WHEAT. Press Association—Copyright. (Received 10.0 a.m.) Melbourne, August 29. <f The Wheat Board has increased the price of wheat for export t <S Africa at 5 S Ird per bushel, and to the United Kingdom at 5s 3d. CASUALTY LIST No. 200 AND 201. Press Association— Copyright. (Received 9.30 a.m.) Sydney, August 29. \| Killed in action.—Private J. Kelleher, G. 0. S. Forsyth, J. Leo, J. Cadogan. Died of wounds.—Sergeant D. San- , son. Wounded.—Privates' P. N. Elmsley ■ G. B. Campbell, C. N. G. Fleming, H. Commons. _ :; Wounded and dangerously ill— Privates J. Lester, F. G. Clarke. Wounded (second occasion). —Lance- - Corporal F. Rogers, Private C. A. y Ross; third occasion, ,J. Stewart, HI. Private W. Butler (second occasion). ’ Dangerously ill.—L. A. Black. Missing.—Privates J. Smith, J. J, Black, J. L. Mason, J. Bolton,, J. McPherson.