Australian news

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2501, 30 June 1915, Page 9

Australian news

THE CALL FOR RECRUITS STANDARD OF FITNESS RELAXED. By Telegraph—PreSß Association—Copyright 1 Melbourne, June 29. With a view to securing larger enlistments, Senator Pearce, acting on the recommendations of the recent Medical Conference, has decided to loosen tho regulations so far as they refer to teeth and height, and also to varicocele as a disqualifying factor. This will let in many men at presont disqualified. A. recruiting poster will be widely circulated, and recruiting depots established in the country districts. Senator Pearce reiterates the pressing need for bigger enrolments. NEW SOUTH WALES MINISTERS' CAMPAIGN. Sydney, June 29. The Premier (Mr. Holinan) is initiating an active recruiting campaign throughout the State. Lectures will be delivered in every centre by Ministers and members of Parliament. VICTOR TRUMPER'S DEATH. WARNER'S TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS CRICKETER. Sydney, June 29. Trumper's health had been declining for a couple of years. He suffered from '"athlete's heart," and subsequent kidney trouble. London, June 28. Trumper's death caused a shock, and the deepest recret in cricketing circles. Mr. P. F. Warner, in an interview, said that Trumper was the most unassuming cricketer in the world. At one time he was its fine6t batsman, bbt he spoke as if ho had never mado a run in the whole of his life. BUTTER FAMINE IN SYDNEY, STATE ACTION PENDING.. Sydney, .Tuns 29. The butter famine i 3 unprecedented. It is almost unprocurable in tho metropolitan area. Government action is pending to relievo the situation. (Reo. June 29, 9 p.m.) Sydney, June 29. The Government has decided to relieve the butter shortage by importation, but has not decided whether private firms or the Government will do the importing. . TWICE SENT TO CAOL. FOR REFUSING TO TAKE THE OATH OF NEUTRALITY. Sydney, June 29. A German at Broken Hill has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for refusing to take the oath of neutrality. He had just concluded a similar sentence. ITEMS IN BRIEF. FINANCIAL SURPLUS IN NEW ' SOUTH WALES. (Rec. June 29, 9 p.m.) Sydney, June 29. The New South Wales State Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) anticipates a surplus of from £100,000 to £200,000 for the financial year. WAR LOAN PROSPECTUS IN AUSTRALIA. Melbourne, June 29. The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) has received from the Imperial Treasury details of the conditions of British war loan, and a request to publish them throughout the Commonwealth. ACADEMY PICTURES FOR SYDNEY. London, June '28. Tho Sydney Art Gallery has purchased Olsson's "Night Tide" from the Academy, and Gilbert Hayes's statue the "'Sea King's Daughter." EARLY CLOSING OF MELBOURNE HOTELS. Melbourne, June 29. The new law closing hotels at 9.30 at night operates from July 0. MURDER OF A WOMAN. Sydney, June 29. Herbert Owers has been remanded on a charge of murdering a woman at Dubbo. CA woman named Healy was found dead in the Sports Ground at Dubbo. There were indications of a brutal murder.] JAPANESE WARSHIPS IN SIDNEY. Sydney, June, 29. The Japanese consisting of two cruisers, has arrived.