GENERAL

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 6302, 1 October 1915, Page 5

GENERAL

ITALIAN BATTLESHIP BLOWN UP.

Over 700 Laves Lost.

Rec Sept 30,10 30 pm, Rome, Sept 29. The Italian battleship Beneditto Brin was accidentally blown up in the harbour. Of the errw of 720, only eight officers were saved. . The explosion occurred in the after magazine. It is annouueed there is no question of a foreign agent being concerned in the disaster. It is expected that the disaster will hasten the appointment of a new Minister of Marino. M Salan^ra, Premier, telegraphed to the Duko of' Abruzzi, commanding the ileet, suggesting that he should immediately ascertain the causes of tli9 disaster, seeking those responsible without regard to persons, and thus reissure the country that the navy welcomed the enemy's blows, but not the immense daagers prising perhaps from negligence and slackness, which must be revealed and punished. The Beneditto liriu was a battleship of 13,207 tons, liar maiu armament consisted of four 12 iucli and four 8 inch guns.

From 3 to 5 o'clock to-morrow afternoon the Gift Afternoon will be held at Col. Ward's residence iv connection with the efforts being made by the Ladies' Committee to provide comforts and necessaries for wounded New Zealanders. Afternoon tea will be provided. The .Public Service Commissioners invite applications from youiiis desirous of appointment in tht> Public Service as cadet draughtsman Conditions are contained in an advertisement ia this issue. Messrs Hancock and Bennett o£ England, who are visiting the Bay of Plenty are staying at the Taurauga hotel Mrs Mirrielees has a quantity of comforts for members of the Hauraki Regiment at the Dardanelles ready for despatch next week. Should anyone have anything which they desire to send they should let Mrs Mirrielees have them wihout delay. A fire at Mottr, Poverty Bay, destroyed Lovell's stables, blacksmith's shop and saddler's shop. The build iDgs were insured for £-100 ia the Standard Office. The nlant was also insured. For Influenza take Wood 1 Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d 2s {id