The Colonies

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 93, 10 August 1914, Page 7

The Colonies

■ j brjy-l-n'bf,* ; SOUTH AFRICAN CONTINGENT, /• < ■ ■■ ! ' ; ' ■ Capetown, August 7. Large numbers have been •informallyenrolled for the South African contingent. The public is contributing, the backvcidt Dutch being sympathetic. OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM INDIA. I Simla, August 8. All the native; .rulers tender, their resources, and several offer their services... ,; . .. ENTHUSIASM OF OUR INDIAN SUBJECTS. (Received 8.55 a.in.) l Delhi, August 9.-' An unprecedently large and representative meeting at Karachi passes' a resolution stating readiness to make all sacrifices to preserve the integrity of the Empire. r lhe Triple Eiuent; flags wore unfurled, with prolonged cheering- for the King-Emperor. AUSTRALIAN MESSAGES. Sydney, August 10. Arrived (Saturday): Kanunsa from Montreal. The steamers Gran-tala and Aorangihave taken up transport service, and negotiations are proceeding for chartering other steamers for similar work. The embargo on the discharge oi cargo from German ships has been lifted, and goods will ho delivered upon compliance with Customs requirements. The trustees of Eliza- ■ bstli and Walter Hall appropriated £IO,OOO for the relief of war and distress in Now -Soldi Wales, Victoria and Queensland. German residents are required to register their names and keep the police informed of their movements. The Lord Mayor has opened a patriotic war fund.

"ROLL UP! ROLL UP!" Melbourne,- August 10. Mr Miller states that his department is completely inundated with applications to join the expeditionary force. Sir George Reid cables: “Lord Kitchener desires me to convey special thanks for the splendid help promised. He knows the Australian soldier gives a good account of himself. His final words were: ‘Roll up! roll up? ” I.advj Ferguson proposed to form an Australian branch of the British lied Cross Society. She appeals for loyal committees to organise collecting parties. Lady Strickland and the wives of the Governors of other States have agreed to serve on the central council.