Complete Mobilisation In Australia

Northern Advocate, 6 September 1939, Page 7

Complete Mobilisation In Australia

(Received 10.30 a.m.)

CANBERRA, This Day,

Complete mobilisation of t,li£ 78,000 militia men in Australia, to be called in drafts of 10,000, was ordered last night by the Prime Minister (.Mr Menzies). The object of restricting drafts to 10,000 was to avoid dislocation of busi- ■ ness. He pointed out that universal training could now operate under the Defence Act, but it was not immediately practicable to train and equip additional troops. National Regime Unlikely. There is no likelihood at present of the formation of a National Government in Australia, nor of coalition with the Country Party. The United Australia Party has decided to maintain its separate entity. The Labour Party is pledged to support the Government in measures designed for the welfare and safety of the Australian people. Australia’s war organisation will, however, be placed under the control, of a war cabinet, the personnel of which will'be announced shortly. British Purchases. The British Government has informed the Commonwealth that it will buy the whole of the Australian surplus of butter, cheese, meat and canned fruit, including pineapples.