GENERAL CABLES

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 83, 6 October 1915, Page 7

GENERAL CABLES

VICTORIAN POLITICS NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE. (By Telegraph.— Press Association.— Oopyrifht.) (Received October 6, 10-ajn.) MELBOUENB, This Day. In the debate on the No-confidence motion, My. M'Leod attacked the Government's regulation of food prices, the raising of fares and freights on the railways, and the curtailing of train-ear-vices. The debate- was adjourned. WHEAT ACQUISITION COMPENSATION CLAIMED. (Received October 6, 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. I The Commodities Commission is considering applications for compensation for the acquisition of wheat. Fanners claim Is a bushel above the proclaimed price. THE REFERENDA LABOUR BODIES' CAMPAIGN. (Received October 6, 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. A conference of Labour bodies resolved 'to inaugurate a month's campaign in order to secure an affirmative majority in answer to the referendum questions. WEST AUSTRALIA LEADS HEAV^ DECREASES. 1 (Received October 6, 10 a.m.) PERTH, This Day. The decrease in trade is exemplified in Western Australia by official figures. For the year ended 30th June the total was £13,670,329 (decrease £6,463,525, or £19 9s per head). Oversea imports totalled £4,003,107 (decrease £1,265,235) ; exports £3,255,046 (decrease £2,677,346). AUSTRALIAN FINANCES • SPENDING A MILLION A .WEEK(Received October 6, 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Mr. Andrew Fisher, Federal Prime Minister, referring to the finances, stated that another loan would be necessary next year. The amount would depend on circumstances., They were at 'present spending a million weekly. FULL-WEIGHT "BREAD NO DEFICIENCIES ALLOWED IN NEW SOUTH WALES. (Received October 6, 10 a.m.) I , SYDNEY. This Day;. The police have been instructed to enforce the decision that all bread must be sold in ona, two, or four-pound loavee. No deficiency is permitted in any class of loaf, STORY DENIED FEDERAL PREMIER AND HIGH CGMMISSIONERSHIP. SYDNEY, sth October. With reference to the "anchor" story, Mr. Andrew Fisher, questioned, said : "All I know is that it was a Jittje private function, and well, I was not there when the remark attributed to me was rwae.' 1 Mr. Fisher later added : "All I can cay is, I shall at all times be anchored to Australia, whether' I am there or elsewhere," The Government had definitely decided not to extend Sir George Reid's term as High Commissioner. His successor had not been decided upon, but would be a Labour man. [A cable message publish sd yesterday stated : At a luncheon given by oversea* shipping representatives to the Federal Ministers, a miniature anchor was presented to Mr -Andrew Fisher, inscribed : "We hope you will long remain anchored to Australia." Mr. Fisher replied : "I will remain as long as I am of any service to Australia." The answer is taken as an indication that he does not intend to accept the High Commissionership.] OBITUARY SYDNEY, sth October. The death is recorded of Mr. Georga Upward, the veteran rowing coach. PANAMA CANAL BLOCKED BY HUGE SLIDE. SYDNEY, sth October. • The Paxton Company has received a. cable to-day that the Panama Canal is blocked by a huge slide. There are no details, but it is believed to be in the Culebra cutting. WOOL STORAGE IN LONDON ADDITIONAL BUDDINGS. (Received October 6, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, sth October. The Port-of London Authority is erecting storage for an additional 60,000 bales of wool before the end of tne year. BILLIARDS (Received October 6, 11 a;m.| LONDON, sth October. Recce has accepted Gray's challenge, and the match will be commenced ou 24th January. BURGLARS BUSY IN SYDNEY (Received October 6, 8.45 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Burglars are busy in city and suburbs. Solomon's pawnbroker's shop, in Georgestreet, was robbed of £1000 worth d jewellery.