THE WAS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 305, 3 June 1915, Page 7

THE WAS.

Australia. GENERAL AUSTRALIAN ITEMS. . June 1. Mr. Mcßride, Agent-General fias handed to the Belgian Committee £20,000 from- the Lord Mayor of Melbourae'e fund and £l3oo' from Ballarat. Sydney, June 2. One- of the chief factons causing unemployment at the Broken Hill aiul Port Pirie smelters is the shortness of freight to carry lead to Vladivostock, whlemce it is shipped to the' Russian arsenals, the Russian army being a very large consumer of Barrier load.Arrangements are being completed to work double shifts in tine small amis factory. Melbourno, June 2. As a result of a conference between the Government and tiie meat exporters tliia price of meat locally has 'been reduced, and exports for the time are restricted. When the present contract to supply the Imperial authorities is completed a revised scale of prices will be submitted. Sydney, June 2. Meat-packers complain that the War • Gli'ice is turning down all Australian tendons for tinned moat without giving the reason, while placing huge orders with Argentine and United States packers, whose prices are higher. The Australians are willing to accept the contracts, and point out that, as they arc debarred •-J-' m sending outside the British Empire, ™ile:i3 the position quickly alters packers will be compelled to cjose down. 53,000 MEN TRAINED. Melbourne, June 1. Mr. Pc.irce states that up to last week <i3.(M(O men have been trained for active service. There is no decrease in recruiting.