AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 November 1918, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

... SHIPS' OFFICERS' 'UNION. i Sydney, Nov. .6. The Masters' and Engineers' Association has decided to amalgamate with the Service Guild, thereby securisg an important fusion amongst the various classes at ships' officers.—Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assoc. ■' EXPORT OF WHEAT. Melbourne, .. ov. C. The export of surplus wheat will shortly be resumed. A fleet of speciallyreleased steamers is now en route to Australia to ship 45,000 tons of grain Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc. /jNTI-BLOWFLY WASP. Brisbane, Nov. 0. The Governmest expert's experiments disclosed that the Chalcid wasp plays an important part in the destruction of the pupae of the blowfly pest. Steps will be taken to use it widely.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc. SURRENDER CELEBRATIONS. Sydney, Nov. 6, Parliament participated in the, city rejoicings over Austria's surresder. After speeches of congratulation and the singing of the National Anthem, the House adjourned till the following day. llig gatherisg3 demonstrated in the streets to the sounds of many bells. There were similar demonstrations throughout the Commonwealth.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assoc. EARTHQUAKE IN ADELAIDE. . Adelaide, Nov, 6, _'A strong earth tremor was felt in tho city and various parts of the country at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Houses rocked and articles were displaced, but no damage was done—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc.