AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16035, 29 September 1915, Page 6

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

RAFFLES AND ART UNIONS, PROTEST OF BAPTISTS. By Tetecrxph— Association—Cowri^ Stditct, September 28. , The Baptist Union conference has pro, tested against raffles and art unions m connection with the Patriotic Ponds. C 1 * - ''■ MUCH-NEEDED RAIN. RELIEF FOR FARMERS. r *: (Received September 28. HAD p.m.)

Bkisbaxi, September 23. Ample rains have greatly relieved stoiowners. In some districts rivers £g||| creeks are running for the fins time this'year. —————— —_ •,-'{'**&&. PA HI/TAKE NT ASIAN'S DEATH. -J- " \- , .y-.~v'v "FATHER OF THE ASSEMBLY." Melbottevi!, September 28. . The death ie announced of the Hon, Ewen Hugh Cameron, formerly Father of 1 the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. Ha was born in Scotland in 1851, and Tii - ; elected to Parliament in 1874. He occ§> pied Ministerial positions. —— •- , , NORTHERN TERRITORY. CONTROL OF LIQUOR * SUPPLY. •" '' Melbocbxe, September 28. An ordnance has been passed national* ing the liquor supply of the Nortbert Territory as from' October 1. " 7 DENTAL BOARD'S AEFAZRS. ~ CHARGES NOT SUPPORTED - Melbocksz;, September 28. The Royal. Commission, which was jqhSS pointed to inquire into the charges "agMMlfi the Dental Board, has reported that there is no evidence of differential treatment el students. MONET TOR PUBLIO WORKS. FIFTEEN MILLIONS NEEDED.

Melbottrjte, September 28. . The Premiers' Conference has discusseS the States* requirements for public work?,-*' amounting to £ISOOO,OOO. Mr. Fisbe» was unable to give an assurance fiat -At** tralia would be able to raise money in London, although he said he was .wfllißj to assist in every possible way. ASKING TO PUBLICANS. (Received September 28. 1110 piui':,|:;^SW Stdxet, September 28. The military authorities are issuing a areolar warning publicans in country di* tricta against serving soldiers with l'qocr*