THE COMMONWEALTH
DAY BAKING. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright) SYDNEY, March 26. Received March 25, 8.5 p.m. The master bakers have agreed to tha men’s proposal for day baking to start at 10 o’clock instead of noon. VALUE OF MILITARY TRAINING. SYDNEY, March 25. At the request of the Premiers the heads of the Police Departments in the various States have reported on the effects of universal military training, and are unanimous that the system baa benefited the youths. The New South Wales’ Inspector - General says there is improvement both mentally and physically. The principal effects are increased self-respect, and a decrease in cigarette smoking and larriklnism. There is a general tendency towards a sense of responsibility, and a desire to become good citizens. PRICE OF MILK RAISED, MELBOURNE, March 25. The price of milk has been raised from 5d to Cd a quart. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT. SYDNEY, March 25. The lion. J. H. Cann (State Chief Sec. relary), states that the new measures provided to supersede the Workmen’s Compensation Act will enable a reciprocal arrangement to be come to witli New Zealand. When the measure is passed negotiations with New Zealand will begin. FEDERAL WAR PENSIONS. MELBOURNE, March 26. Regulations have been issued with reference to war pensions to relatives of soldiers and sailors killed. These stipulate that pensions shall not bo paid until complete dependence is proved.
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Southland Times, Issue 17470, 26 March 1915, Page 5
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