AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1918, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

ARMISTICE CELEBRATIONS Sydney, Nov. 12. The city, appreciating the solemnity of the victory, has appeared more sober than during the past two days. Huge crowds assembled in the streets and gave a fitting reception to the triumphal procession of returned men. Two 'hundred thousand people attended a public demonstration in tho Domain. There were big congregations at the thanksgiving services in the churches, where one preacher said the day of rejoicing was the greatest in the world's history, with the exception of the resurrection. THE GERMAN COLONIES. Melbourne. Nov. 13. Mr Watt gave notice of motion to move to-morrow that Australia should be consulted regarding the destination of the German possessions in the Pacific, which must not be returned to Germany. THE GERMAN COLONIES. Melbourne. Nov. 13. Mr. Watt gave notice to move tomorrow that Australia should be consulted regarding the destiny of the German possessions in the Pacific, which must not be returned to Germany—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. Sydney, Nov. 14. Mr. Meag!her gave notice of motion in the Legislative Council in favor of the German colonies in the Pacific being placed either under British domination or international control based on President Wilson's League of Nations. UNPRECEDENTED REJOICINGS. Sydney. Nov. 14. Reports from all parts of the Commonwealth show that the intensity of the armistice rejoicings was unprecedented. There were imphes-sive scenes or enthusiasm in the various Parliaments, which adopted loyal congratufatory addresses. —Aus. N.Z. Cable Association.