AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 October 1915, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

MATTERS POLITICAL. By Cable— Press Association—Copyright. Melbourne, Oct. 0. In the debate 0:1 the no-confidence motion, Mr. McLeod attacked the Government's regulation of food prices, raising fares and freights on railways, and curtailing the train services. The debats was adjourned.

Sydney, Oct. 6. A conference of Labor bodies resolved io inaugurate a month's campaign in order to secure an affirmative majority iu answer to the referendum questions. The Government has definitely derided not to extend Sir George Reid's term. His successor 'has hot been decided, but he will be a Labor man. ■iteverring to the finances, Mr. Fisher stated that another loan would be necessary i.ext year, the amount depending on circumstances. At present they were spending a million weekly. BURGLARIES IN SYDNEY. Sydney, Oct. 8. Burglars are busy in the city and suburbs. Solomons, a pawnbroker in George Street, lias been robbed of jewellery worth £IOOO. WESTRALIAN TRADE. Perth, Oct. 0. The decrease of trade is exemplified in Western Australia. Official figures for the year ended June 30 show that the total was £13,070,32!), a decrease of £6,403,235, or £l9 9s per head. ' The 'overseas imports were £4,003,107, a decrease of £1,205,235. The total exports were £3,255,040, a decrease of £2,077,346. FARMERS CLAIM COMPENSATION. Sydney, Oct. 6. The Commodities Commission is considering applications for compensation for the acquisition of wheat. Farmers claim a shilling a bushel above the pro-1 claimed price. I

STANDARD LOAVES. Sydney, Oct. 0. The police have been instructed to enforce the decision that all bread must be sold in lib, 21b, or 41b loaves. No deficiency will be permitted in any dass of loaf.