COMPULSORY THRIFT.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 882, 7 December 1916, Page 11

COMPULSORY THRIFT.

BRITISH MEASURES. Australia?* and N.Z. Cable A.xsr>cittt\ in. (Received December 7, 12.20 p.m.) LONDON, December 6. In order to decrease traffic on the railways, the Government contemplates a .")() per cent, increase in passenger fares in some cases, the withdrawal of cheap tickets, and the abolition of race trains and restaurant and sleeping cars. The Army Council is withdrawing .soldiers' week-end leave, except for those al the front. The Board of T the importation o has prohibited eign jewellery, ig l)v well-paid COMMODORE HALSEY. A POPULAR APPOINTMENT. "The Tinu-n" Hrrriie. (Received December 7. 12.2") p.m.) LONDON, December (5. "The 'limes" comments thai Hie appointment of Commodore Halsey, formerly captain of 11.M.5. New Zealand as fourth Sea Lord of the Admiralty, will fratify the Dominions.