Library are notified that owing to the irregularity of the mails from Europe and America the Council would be unable in future to maintain its former strict punctuality in placing new books into circulation on the first day of each month, according to an official statement made Yesterday.
For the first time in its history the library would have to modify an established practice, but every effort made to add new books monthly. It was also stated that several new and interesting books are already in the office of the Librarian awaiting to be put into circulation.
Fighting Around Odessa Admitting that fierce fighting was going on around Odessa, the an-nouricer stated that not only were Russian units there heroically defending their positions but that the entire population had rallied to the defence of their city, Workers, employers and professional people had formed special units and were acting with energy. skill and courage, Among, other activities workers had constructed two armoured trains, and it was one of these which had carried terror far behind the German lines, Urging that the city should be defended to the last. a special appeal on the follows:
"According to the will of His 4 Majesty I have been entrusted {o form a new Cabinet. I am therefore presenting the new Government Parliament. Members of Parliament are well aware of the intention of His Majesty in connection with the reform and progress of the country admitted that "great danger threat s which has been set forth repeatedly (Continued on page 2, col. 3 x in programmes by various Gove: ments to Parliament, The pres. Government does not feel any need. therefore. to present a detailed programme of its policy.
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