Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Monday 28 September 1914, page 7


AUSTRALIAN WAR COR-

RESPONDENT.

.MR C. E. W. BEAN APPOINTED.

TO HOLD THE RANK OF CAPTAIN MELBOURNE, September 26.

Mr. C. E. W. Bean, a leader-writer on the staff of the "Sydney Morning Herald," has been appointed, Senator Pearce announced yesterday, as Govern-ment war correspondent at the front. The Minister added that Mr. Bean will be paid at the rate ot £600 per annum, and will hold the rank of captain, with a corresponding field allowance. Mr. Bean was recommended for the position by the Executive of the Australian Journalists'

Association.