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THE REGRUITSNG PROBLEM. I Press Association-—Copyright. Sydney, August 31. There was a remarkable drop in recruiting figures to-day, which is highly ! significant, in view of Mr. Hughes’ dcideration of the Government’s policy. Although certain sections believe volunteering should be so stimulated as to avoid a crisis, other Parliamentarians prophesy the issue will be withhold from Parliament discission and quickly transferred to the ballotbox, when members of both political parties must take sides. Melbourne, August 31. I Mr Pearce says that 32,500 must enlist during September, or the proclamation will be issued by the beginning of October. j I The Imperial authorities have accepted the offer of an additional Hying squadron. LATEST CASUALTY LEST. Sydney, August 31. Wounded.-Lieut. N. S. Boyle, Sergeants M. Paterson and P. C. Tothill, Corporal 11. King, Lance-Corporals 3. .Nagel ami F. W. Clark, Privates J. McGregor, G. H. McCornish, G. Webb, N. D. Massney, F. Hale and A. 11. McLear. Seriously ill. —Private W. Scott. Convalescent.—Private ,1. M. Cod-
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 29, 1 September 1916, Page 8
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164Australia Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 29, 1 September 1916, Page 8
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