AUSTRALIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 April 1918, Page 5

AUSTRALIA.

A GOVERNOR'S OFFER. Adelaide, April 23. The Governor (Lient.-Colonel Sir H. L. Galway, born IS5!>) has offered the Imperial Government his services for war work in *inv capacity. The Secretary for tiie Colonies replied thanking him. but considered thai Colonel Galway was doing his best for the country by remaining in his present position. THE WAR LOAN CLOSED. Melbourne, April 25. The War Loan has closed. The amount exceeds 40 million, but the exact figures an- not stated. ANZAC DAY. deceived April 2.1, 10.40 p.m. ' Sydney, April 2ft. Anznc Day was celebrated by a parade of returned soldiers. The greatest ! enthusiasm prevailed. Recruiting ralile? and intercession services were held. GOING TO LONDON. Sydney, April 25. Sir Joseph Cook, speaking at the Millions Club I'.mcheon, said he was going to London with Mr. Hughes. He would urge with all force that we must retain the Pacific islands to the last gasp, as they were essential to our security. A THOUSAND RECRUITS. Mr Carmichael has secured his thousand recruits. THE WAR LOAN. Melbourne, April 25. The War Loan exceeds forty-two millions. "RIDICULOUS AND ABSURD." Melbourne, April 25. During tho debate in the House on Mr. Tudor's censure motion. Mr. Hughes said no one would believe the statement made against Mr. Tudor in the Nash bankruptyy case. Be himself would not believe it !if fifty thousand people swore :t. He challenged Nash's statement as ridiculous and absurd, lie did not believe there was enough money in the world to buy Mr. Tudor. THE GERMAN COLONIES. Melbourne, April 25Mr- Iliggs, continuing the delate, declared the British Government should be told that if the German colonies were iroing to keep the war going for an hour longer, we did not want these colonies.