AUSTRALIAN AFFAIRS

Evening Star, Issue 16848, 25 September 1918, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN AFFAIRS

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.

MELBOURNE, September 24. A private conference between the newspaper proprietors and the Paper Controller discussed tho curtailment of the importation of paper. Mr Watt (Acting Prime Minister), speaking at the annual conference of the Women's National League, reiterated his warning that much heavier taxation was coming in the Budget. They must find £6,500,000 for Avar pensions, interest, and sinking fund. They must reduce the consumption of paper and limit tho importation of petrol. ADELAIDE, September 24. The Government refuse to investigate the police grievances until the 300 resignations are withdrawn.

ADELAIDE, September 25. (Received September 25, at 10.40 a.m.) The South Australian Legislative Assembly passed the Children's Protection Bill, which prohibits the employment of children under six years at- places of public amusement. MELBOURNE, September 25.

Tho Minister of Lands has, announced that in the two years after the war Victoria must raise and spend nearly £12,000,000 upon returned soldiers. BRISBANE, September 25.

Coal has been discovered over a large area on the Styx River, between Rockbampton and Mackay.