AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11929, 24 October 1919, Page 8

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

CUTTING OFF WEALTH SOURCES. United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Oct, 24, noon. Sydney, Oct. 24. Prominent union officials are drafting a scheme to limit the exportation of tallow, flour, frozen meat, hides and leather with a view of reducing the cost of living. DEFENCE. Melbourne, Oct. 24. In the House of Representatives Mr Watt stated that the defence expenditure for the current year would Tie reduced by ‘4O per cent.. but it is not proposed further to reduce until Australia’s future policy of defence has been decided upon. MAKING A SHOW. Mr Glynn announced that the cruiser Brisbane has been sent to Port Darwin to maintain order. AUSTRALIAN QUOTATIONS. Barley, English malting 5s 0d to 6s, Cape 5s Id to 5s 2d. Oats, Algerians 5s 10d to 6s. Potatoes £2l to £22, onions £l2 to £l2 10s. The hides market is unaltered except that medium and light sorts are a farthing easier. ANTI-PROFITEERING. Brisbane, Oct. 24. The Assembly Is discussing the second reading of the anti-Profiteer - ing Bill. WOMEN’S RIGHTS. Perth, Oct. 24. The Assembly is debating the second reading' of a Bill making women eligible for election to Parliament.