AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16024, 16 September 1915, Page 8

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

FREEDOM FROM STRIKES.

NEW ZEALANDERS DEATH.

COMPULSORY SERVICE.

PRESBYTERIAN VIEWS.

Sydney, September 15.

! The fact that the name of the Rev. Scott "West, with the title " Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly," appeared on a manifesto issued by the Universal Service League, was discussed at a meeting of the Presbytery. The members passed a motion declaring that though the moderator's name appeared on the manifesto, it in no way committed the Presbyterian 'Church to the policy of conscription.

The Rev. John Burgess upheld the voluntary system, and contended that it had not received a fair chance, owing to general bungling and a lack of business methods.

GOVERNOR'S APPRECIATION

Sydney, September 15.

Speaking at Broken Hill, the Governor-General congratulated the workmen of Australia on having had no strikes interfering with the manufacture of munitions, such as had taken place in England.

PROPOSED ARSENALS.

ADVICE FROM INDIA.

Melbourne, September 15.

The Fede/al authorities have decided to send a committee to India to inspect the arsenals and make recommendations for similar establishments here.

Sydney, September 15.

F. K. Dickson, who was killed in action while serving with the Australians, is a grandson of Mr. James Dickson, of Auckland.