Information has been received by telegram from the Premier of Western Australia to the following effect, namely, 132 settlers arrived on the steamship "Euripides" on the 2nd May. Of these, 36 were placed forthwith, 37 within three days, and the remainder within ten days, except four men for the group settlement scheme, who were placed in 14 days. 97 settlers arrived by the "Ormuz" on the 3rd May. Of these, 24 were placed within three days and the balance within 10 days, except five men for the group settlement scheme, who were placed within 14 days. A number of families and men who arrived recently are now in the State Migrants' Home. The delay in placing them is due to the temporary interruption of country work by exceptional rain. Otherwise, there is no difficulty in placing settlers within a few days of their arrival. Settlers are maintained at Government expense for three days and also after 10 days if still not placed.