AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 828, 5 October 1916, Page 8

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

THE ANTI-CONSCRIPTIONISTS. MEETING FIZZLES OUT. By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright. SYDNEY, October 4. The anti-conscriptionists refused to face the bad weather, and the proposed "stop-work" demonstration in the Domain fizzled out. Later, a meeting was held in the Town Hall, when 5000 people unanimously demanded the withdrawal of the proclamation calling up men for military duly. AGAINST CONSCRIPTION. A BIG MEETING. MELBOURNE, October 4. Forty thousand unionists assembled on the Yarra Bank, and passed a motion against conscription. AN ABORTIVE ATTEMPT. SENATE NOT HELD UP. MELBOURNE, October 4.

The attempt to hold up the Senate until the Government further explained its military policy collapsed. Senator Mullan's amendment for a further adjournment until Tuesday was defeated by 10 votes to 8. Senator Pearce declared that the Government would take full responsibility for the proclamation and the accompanying regulations. He justified the thumb print requirement, which was applied owing to the numbers who went to the front on certificates issued to others, and were returned as unfit.

THE FLOODS.

TRAM SERVICE DISLOCATED

SYDNEY, October 4. The floods are dislocating the tram and telegraphic services.

A NEW REGULATION.

REPORTING OF ELIGIBLES

(Received October 5, 10.45 a.m.) SYDNEY, October 5.

A new regulation provides that all eligibles must report themselves by Monday next..

FLYING CORPS

AN ADDITIONAL SQUADRON.

MELBOURNE, October 5.

The Defence Authorities are raising an additional squadron i'or the Flying Corps.

CRICKET.

ST. ALBANS CLlin. The St. Albans District Cricket Club will open the season on Saturday next, when n mulch has been arranged with the Biccnrlon (Hub. Teams will be chosen on the ground and play will commence at 2.15 p.m. sharp. All members and intending members are requested to attend. There will be afternoon tea in aid of the lied Cross Fund.

PLANET JE. Tiiis season's shipments of tho wellknown Planet Jr. farm and Garden Tools have now arrived. As usual, there are several innovations for this season, including a new LOW-PRICED SEED DRILL, HORSE HOES, and a WOT MARKER for market gardeners. You will be interested in tho latest Catalogue, which we shall be glad to post free on application.

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