Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 85, 7 November 1916, Page 5

Australia

CONSCRIPTION REFERENDUM.

“NO” MAJORITY DOWN TO 69,811.

Press Association—copynuuo. Sydney, November 6. The “No” majority has been decreased to 09,811.

JAPANESiE TRADE EXPANSION. Press Association—Copyright. (Received 8.55 a.m.) Sydney, November 7. Since the war, Japanese traders have been reaping a rich harvest and importations into Australia have been steadily increasing. Christmas orders are exceptionally large, mostly representing the trade formerly held by Germany and some American lines; also including considerable quantities of blankets and serges made from Australian wool. The quality of earlier shipments was faulty, but latterly, there has been marked improvement, indicating a keen adaptability to customers’ requirements.

LIST NO. 241. (Received 9.2 d a.m.) Sydney, November 7. Severely wounded —Private F. H Kemp. Severely injured—Private E. Wallis, Improving—Private J. Lester.

LABOR LEADERS EXPELLED.

(Received 9.25 a.m.) Sydney, November 7

Tlie Political Lalwr *?seague ha v s published the names of 18 members of the Assembly, including the Speaker and five members of the Cabinet who were expelled owing to their attitude on conscription.

LOYALTY OF SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Press Association —Copyright. (Received 8.55 a.m.) London, November 7. Out of 3500 male State school teachers, nearly six hundred have gone to the, front. The vacancies are being largely filled. by women and by the reinstatement of retired teachers.

v “OUTED” FOR EVER. Press Association —Copyright. (Received 10.15 a.m. ) Melbourne, November 7. The political Labour Council has decided there will bo no leconciliation with the expelled members.