GERMAN CAMOUFLAGE

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11629, 31 August 1918, Page 5

GERMAN CAMOUFLAGE

TRICK TO BAMBOOZLE NEUTRALS Reuter. London August 20. A neutral eye-witness gives the following instance of German Knavery. British airmen destroyed a German military train, wounding many soldiers; but before any attempt was made to succour the wounded, a number of men began painting red cresses on carnages tha idea being to Pretend it jM a hospital train. photographs are circulating in Germany ana neutral ccuutries.

QjERMAN APPEAL TO WOMEN. Amsterdam, August 29 The German Press is appealing to many more women to engage in military work, and release lor the front. It appears that hitherto fewer than fifteen thousand women have been recruited. POLICEMEN’S UNION. A STRIKE TAKES PLACE, f ' - London, August 29. The Policemen’s Union has decided to strike for recognition of the union and higher pay. Officials expect that 4000 will strike immediately ~ . Apparently the police strife is fairly general in London, It developed suddenly at midnight' ANOTHER SHIPBUILDING RECORD. THE AMERICANS BEATEN. London, August 29. ' Harland and Wolff have made a worlds record, completing a ship 'in five days after launching. The machinery was put in on the twentysecond day. SUNDAY CAR HOLIDAY. MILLIONS OF GALLONS TO BE SAVED. Washington, August 29. The Fuel Adminstratiou Board Fas asked all motor car owners not to use cel’s on Sunday in order to save petrol for war purposes. It Is estimated that on a single Sunday, approximately seven million gallons will be saved, Gpmpulsory rationing of petrol is not considered nectary at present.