THE COMMONWEALTH.
« DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION. (By Cable. —Pro*i At*onxtir.n.—CopJrrijrhtJ (Australian and 2s.Z. Cabl» Association.) MELBOURNE, Octobcr 31. Tho Commission enquiring into the administration of the Defence Department made recommendations which will result in the saving of £8,250,000 in the Commonwealth. FATAL BUSH FIRES. BRISBANE, October 81. While fighting bush fires near Barcal* dine, two men were burned to death. It is believed that several other* perished. Severe losses of stock are reported. CYCLONIC STORMS.' (Received October 31st, 9.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 81. Cyclonic storms are devastating tho country. Much damage to crops h® B been wrought at Orange, Cessnock, and Gilgandra. llio telegraphic service is interrupted. JACK'S DAY. SYDNEY, October 31. The great preparations for Jack's Day, to-morrow, give promise of tho most lavish display ever witnessed in the city. "A faithful friend is the medicine o? life." Proverb. Baxter's Lung Ireserver is a friend indeed, when troubled with cold, sore and painful throat. When cough keeps you nwake, Baxter's , gives relief. Large bottle 2s od. ' THINK OF MINSON'S FIRST. When yon want something for the. hoiute or kitchcn, and don't know wher® JLfhi™ k
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16358, 1 November 1918, Page 6
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