AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 7, 24 August 1911, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

THE COAL VEND CASE. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association, (Received 2-1, 9.20 a.m.) Sydney, August 24. In the Vend case, Mr Wise concluded his address in reply, which lasted eleven days. Mr Shand will further comment on behalf of the prosecution. WELCOME RAIN. Sydney, August 23. Incessant heavy rain has fallen since last night, and continues to fall. Sydney, August 24. Over six inches of rain has fallen since Saturday. JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA. Sydney, August 24. Mr Batchelor states that he was well received in Japan as an Australian politician. Everybody met was cordial and friendly. There was no mention of a white Australia unless the subject was raised. A FIREBRAND. Perth, August 24. A delegate of the Fremantle Trades Hall Association moved that the Association views with abhorrence the action of British soldiers shooting their fellow-countrymen, and declared that sooner revolution came the better. The motion was negatived by a,large majority.

LABOUR CONFERENCE. (Received 24, 9.55 a.m.) Sydney, August 24. The Labour Conference carried by a large majority a resolution that the interstate conference be asked to place upon the Federal Labour platform the proposals submitted in the referendum. Should tiiis lie carried, it would become binding upon the State Labour members. THE VETO BILL. Adelaide, August 24. The Governor has received a cable from Mr Harcourt thanking the Assembly fop the welcome message of congratulations on the passing of the Veto Bill. IMMIGRANTS FOR NEW ZEA'LAND. i Sydney, August 23. The steamer Seydlita brings 41 steerage passengers for New Zealand. lU \ CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. it i Sydney, August 23. The Customs Department ( paymaster, named Stanley, was remanded on charges of embezzling £llsß and £315, monies of the Federal Government.