Before concluding, he expressed satiafnetion over the assistance being rendered by the Dominions, especially mentioning Newfoundland and South= ern Rhodesia, the former for the offer Of many' fishing boats. which were proving extremely useful, and the Intter for the offer of men for the army and the air force, which has been gratefully accepted.
On the home front, continued Mr. it had "been arranged permit the Press to have direct contact with various ministries. The functions of the Ministry of Informa tion would continue, he" sad. Sir Walter Monckton had veen appointed Controller "of Censorship, and a central censorship of the press would continue.
The announcement war made that the Prime Minister of Australia has declared that Australia Would return, 8 definite "No" to any German peace feelers put forth by the present Gove ernment of the Reich.
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