TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 145, 20 June 1940, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

High water to-day, 7.20 p.m. Sunset, 4.42; *unrk*> to-morrow. 7 J3. Sick and wounded carnival neare conclusion. Xew Zealand's pledge to fight to the end renewed. Former Taranaki pilot missing after air operations. Graphic stories told by survivors of Niagara disaster. Ship ? 6 cat "Aussie" eole fatality in Xiagara disaster. Valuable instruments lost by members of Niagara's band. Wtipiata arrived from Wellington eariy this afternoon. One hundred German "planes took part in raids over Britain. Waiana cannot be dispatched for the South before to-morrow. Accounts of R.A.F. fights with attacking Nazis over England. Puriri completes loading at Onehonga for Xel>on and Greymouth. Youth who stole articles belonging to room-mate placed on probation. Infuriated heifer, loose in Chriptchurch Street, knocks over pedestrians. War Council to consider conscription L=eue at first meeting thi» week. Deaths in air raids in Britain occur chiefly in houses wrecked by bombs. Famine ahead for millions of people in German-occupied countries of Europe. Karepo due to Iterth at Chelsea today on arrival from West port, via Xapier. Prime Minister announces that mine was found near spot where Xiagara went down. Aircraftsman at Blenheim fined for taking illegal photographs of damaged aircraft. Bringing , of territorial forces to war establishment announced by Minister of Defence. Attempt made to set fire to Onehunga drill hall; armed guard now keeps watch at night. Seaman who saw explosion which wrecked Xiagara states he missed death by inches. Japan issues warning to France to stop passage of munitions through Indo-China. French negotiators reported to be on way to meet German representatives for peace talks. Mails for (southern offices to close in city at 5 p.m. instead of 5.15 p.m., as from July 1. Member of crew of Xiagara describes spectacle as boats left sinking ship aa like movie scene. Uruguay Government committee reveals that Xazis plan to gain military control of republic America warns dictators to keep hands off French or British possessions in Western Hemisphere, Sinking of Xiagara makes fourth wreck of 56-year-old Sydney patrolman, who be.gan life under eaiL German and Italian armies plan offensive line across France for final drive to crush French resistance. 'Plar;s flew 20 feet above sea in search for survivors of Niagara wreck. Work praised by ship's crew. Members of Xational Service Movement worked long hours in alleviating distress of Niagara survivors. Prime - Minister of Canada wants nation of danger of sea attack if French Fleet fc handed over to Nazis. Detective-sergeant stated in Court that probation is no deterrent to crime of unlawful conversion of cars. Heavy damage to oil tanks and other military objectives in Germany as a result of intensive R.A.F. air raids. Remarkable increase in recruiting for N.Z.E.F. in city in past three days. Enlistments yesterday totalled 133. Stokehold crew took final chances in filling boiler* with cold water to avert explosion, after Niagara was mined. Unconfirmed report that French Government is going to Tunisia being investigated by United States authorities. Owner of stray fowl which caved fall and injuries to cyclist held not liable for damages by Supreme Court decision. Under war migration scheme, 2250 children may come to New Zealand shortly, and larger numbers to other Dominions. Carpenter who stayed at two hotels in Auckland and failed to pay for board and lodgings sentenced to month's imprisonment. Pantryman in forepeak of Niagara blown from bunk and knocked unconscious; rescued from possible drowning by cabin mate. * Crew of Niagara express thanks to naval ratings and passengers and crew of rescue ship for gifts of clothing, tobacco and money. Chamber of Commerce recommends Government to lau:-ch intensive campaign against waste in business premises and home. President "of Milk Vendors' Association says Metropolitan Milk Council's proposals for winter delivery will not be accepted by vendors. Fiji woman returning to island home to celebrate golden wedding was among Niagara's passengers; she lost all the presents collected for 19 grandchildren. Sales this morning on the Auckland Stock Exchange were:—Consolidated Brick. 7/10; X.Z. Newspapers (odd lot), £1 6/; Franklin Power Board,- 2/8/63, 4i per cent. £106; North Canterbury Power Board, 1/5/52, 41 per cent, £103 10/; Bank of X.Z., £1 18/9; Consolidated Brick (2). 8/; N.Z. Insu»nce, £2 15/: Rural Bonds, 15/9/47, 4 per cent, £103.