THE COMMONWEALTH.
ENLISTMENT OJ) 1 MINORS,
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MELBOURNE, May 24In the House of Representatives, Mr Watt, Acting-Premier, stated that tlus Government had raised tho enlistment age for minors to 19, also, in c! }f% 9 where one or more in a family enlisted, leaving only one eligible son, the parents' consent mnst be necessary. ject to these two conditions, an objection lodged by parents within ten aays would be considered. PROTECTING INVALID SOLTHERS. JIELBOtmXE, May 24. In the Senate, the Hon. E. D. Sullen announced that the Government was prohibiting the sale of liquor to invalided soldiers. SCENE IN LABOUR COUNCIL. SYDNEY, May 24. After a turbulent scene, during which visitors threatened to attack the president, the Labour Council, whicli met to consider the Recruiting y 0 * 1 " ference resolutions, was compelled to adjourn. EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATIONS. (Received May 24th. 10.25 p.m.) SYDNEY, May 24. Empire Day "was celebrated by a fino display of bunting. A groat procossion of women carrying patriotic banners rallied in the Domain and solemnly covenanted to work unceasingly until every man did his duty.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16221, 25 May 1918, Page 7
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