Australia

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 100, 24 November 1916, Page 5

Australia

POOLING THE WHEAT HARVEST Press As?oeiation—Copyright. /Received 10.40 a.m.) Melbourne,' November 24. Th<- Federal Government has decided to pool the wheat in the 1916-17 harvest and advance the farmers 2s 6d per bushel which amount will bo split into two or three payments, THE LIFE Or N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Received 10.40 a.m.) Sydney, November 24. The Governor has given his consent to the bill prolonging the life of Parliament. THE MAGNITUDE OF THE WAR. AUSTRALIANS UPBRAfpED. Adelaide, November 23. Lienteiiaut-Colonel Dollman Weir has returned from the front. Speaking at a luncheon. Lieutenant-Colonel Weir said it was almost impossible to conceive the magnitude of the war in France. ' The casualties were so great that it was imperative Australian reinforcements should be continuous. Lieutenant-Colonel "Wjeir declared that when ho heard aboard tho transport the result of the Referendum, he felt he could heap ashes upon his head in misery. Australia had not plaved the game as British soldiers, and tho men aboard the ship thought the visit of a few Zeppelins to Australia would do good.

RF.GULATION OF FOOD PRICES. Melbourne November 23.:.. Mr Hughes Ims announced the policy of the new Government regarding the regulation of food prices to protect the community from exploitation, through high freights and other causes operating, with a minimum oi interference. > The Federal Cabinet, it is understood, has made an important alteration in the taxation scheme outlmccl before the Referendum. ■ The regulation prohibits the sale oi wool and sheepskins without permission It is believed this action is preliminary to the Commonwealth taking over the wool clip.