FIGHT AT PERONNE.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3338, 17 November 1919, Page 5

FIGHT AT PERONNE.

AUSTRALIANS AT A CAFE. A . LONDON, Nov.-14; A serious fracas is reported from Peronne, where a party of Australians sought to enter L 1 cafe. ‘Many cuSt.o~ mers were already seaied, -and a dispufe arose. Sfipixle customers inside openm-1 fire wnth r-3‘:‘::lv(:rsf, ,ks»ta.tin2g that they did so in defence of ‘the French pi-op:1-iotor."-, Oli.e Aiistrkalian was willed and another Wounded. Several assailants were arrested. An inquiry has opened. ‘ ALIENS IN BRITAIN. A MODERATE EXCLUSION. LONDON, Nov. 15. In the House of Commons an amendment was moved tofifhe Aliens Bill to exclude former enemy aliens from the Kingdom for seven years, instead of the Go.vernmenf’s proposed two years. Mr E. Shortt (Secretary of State for Home Affairs) offerecl three years as (L compromise, and this was oarried. A new clause was also carried prohibiting former enemies having an interest. in ‘British liaml, km-y linddstries, ‘or shipping during {he same period. The Bill was passed.

OBITUARY. DEATH OF VVELI: KNOWVN ARTIST. Received 8.45 !a.m. LONDON, Nov, 12. Obituaiy: Arthur Hasker, artist, who was found dead on the doorstep of his residence. 9 j DR. EDITH HUNTLEY. WELLINGTON, this day. Obl'tu:lry: Dr. EcTffh. Huntley; aged 76.