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(PRINCE OF WALES PROMOTED. • . London, May 9. Tho rmce of Wales has been promofced to a lieutenancy. MR. ASQUITH'S SON WOUNDED. London, Slay 8. . Mr. Arthur Asquitlh, son of Mr. Her. heft Asquith, has been wounded. RUGBY LEADERS OFF TO THE WAR Sydney, Mav 9. The Rugby Union farewelled Major .Maomanimey, president of the Union, and Lieutenant W. Middleton, vicepresident, who are proceeding to the jront. (FRANCE REQUISITIONING CORN SUPPLIES. Paris, May 8. _ The French Government is requisitioning all existing corn supplies on a basis of. thirty-two francs per quintal. The . existing stocks are estimated at eighteen million quintals, and the State has contracted for the supply of twelve millions before August 15. COURT-MARTIALLED MEN RELEASED. r.V TT .Melbourne, May 8. In the House it was stated that the Men who had been court-martialled at Babaul have now been released. FRENCH "WHEAT SUPPLIES. Paris, May 7. There is sufficient wheat to meot requirements until the harvest. The Government is requisitioning stocks to preyent an. artificial advance in prices. FOOTBALLER KILLED IN ACTION. London, May 7. R. W. Poulton, the well-known footballer, was killed in action. Sniff up Phenol fpr. Catarrh,*
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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2458, 11 May 1915, Page 6
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