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DISGRACEFUL SCENES.
FIGHTING AND EGG-THROWING.
Melbourne, October 23.
Disgraceful! scenes occurred at a conscrip-
tion meeting at Fawkner last night. Loads
of anti-conscriptionist came in cabs from
unknown places. After considerable uproar,
and the singing of a hymn of hate in
reference to Mr. Hughes, rotten eggs were
thrown in the direction of the platform. There
was pandemonium. Ci ies of "'Order" ,
were of revival. The anti-conscriptionist ]
had taken charge of the meeting, although
four policemen were present, and ejected
several, all of whom re-entered the hall.
Later on several fights occurred in the
street Tile motor car which carried
speakers from the city was plastered with
anti-conscription labels, appealing for it
No vote. The driver of the car was
struck on the head with a missile, and
there were several narrow escapes. The
speakers eventually got away safely, leaving
behind a furious crowd.
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