AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 April 1916, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

SYDNEY VITAL STATISTICS. By' Cable.—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, April 4. The vital statistics for Sydney show a higher death-rate and lower birthrate than' during the previous five years. JAPANESE TRADE ACTIVITY. Sydney, April 4. Mr. Suttor, commercial agent in the East, has arrived. Ho expresses the opinion that Japan will beat Germany in commercial expansion, and emphasises the practically inexhaustible demand for Australian products, particularly wool. STATE BAKERIES. Sydney, April 4. In the Assembly, the State Bakery Bill had a narrow escape in a crucial division in committee, the chairman's casting vote saving the Bill. SLACKNESS OF WORKERS. Sydney, April 4. Speaking at an employees' picnic of Hoskins, Ltd., Mr. Charles Hoskins said he was afraid that in Australia there was a growing tendency among the men to develop a tortoise-like stroke, A GOVERNOR'S EXAMPLE. Adelaide, April 4. The State Governor (Sir H. L. Galway) has announced his intention not to attend race meetings until the end of the war. NEW SOUTH WALES PUBLIC WORKS. Sydney, April 4. In the Assembly, Mr. Cann announced that the State was committed to public works to the extent of nearly eight millions. LIQUOR REFERENDUM. Sydney, April 4. The Assembly has fixed the date of the taking of the liquor referendum to be within 53 days.