AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 21 February 1917, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT SURPRISES P.L.L. BiTTER CONTEST FORESHADOWED. SYDNEY, Feb 20. Mr. Holman’s announcement of the elections at such an early date came as a surprise to the P.L.L. section of the Labour Party, who, after the formation of the National Ministry strongly urged an appeal to the country. They now appear unhappy because their own petard has been suddenly hoisted, There will be a great rush to the electorates and Cm hurrying of organisation, and the light between the old and the new Labour Parties promises to be very bitter. Various public bodies continue h carry resolutions condemnatory to daylight saving and asking for its early repeal. MELBOURNE, Feb 2a. The fusion will make the strong - : of parties in the Federal HouseLiberal Ministerialists, 34; Labour Ministerialists 14, Caucus Labour 2a, Independent 1. “WIN-TH E-WAR.”

MELBOURNE, Feb 20. At the request of the Rec: Committee, the Amateur Turf Club has postponed next Saturday's meeting ;o Monday, to prevent clashing with tk Saturday “Win-the-war” demonstration.