AUSTRALIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 May 1916, Page 5

AUSTRALIA.

THREE MILLIONS LOAN. Received May 26, 11.10 p.m. Sydney May 25. The State Government's negotiations for a three million loan with Britain are proceeding, THE PETROL SCANDALS. Sydney, May 25. J. B. A. Reed, superintendent of stores, who 'had charge of the negotiations for the Government petrol monopoly scheme, has been dismissed from the public servide. The reasons are not stated. THE COLLIERY TROUBLE. Sydney, May 25. »-v deadlock has been reached in connection with night work in the south coast collieries. Whole pit?, are rendered idle. A DEMAND FOR COMPULSION. Perth, May 25. The Chamber of Commerce passed a motion urging the immediate introduction of conscription.

CONSCRIPTION OF WEALTH CONDEMNED. I Melbourne, May 25. In the Senate, Mr. Pearce vigorously denounced the conscription of wealth. Those advocating it had not suggested that they should conscript wealth, but that they should commit robbery. The Government proposed to deal first on an honest basis. LAND FOR SOLDIERS, Sydney, May 25. The Irrigation Commission has earmarked five hundred blocks with an area of from ten to thirty acres for returned soldiers. The commission will utilise the services of many returned men in preparing the land and other blocks will be made available as required. "ANZAC" NOT A TRADE MARK. Melbourne, May 25. A proclamation prohibits the use of the word "Anzac" as a trade mark. The Government refuses to recognise the right of any person to monopolise a word dear to all Australians.