CABLE BREVITIES

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 105, 27 January 1933, Page 9

CABLE BREVITIES

The late Sir Gilbert Parker, the* novelist, left £11,327. » • • Anniversary Day in Sydney yesterday was hot till the middle of the afternoon. when a heavy thunderstorm with showers spoiled outdoor pastimes. It is reported that the suspected smallpox case aboard the Taiping is not suffering from that disease, and restrictions have been lifted from the ship, which will reach Sydney to-day. ♦ ♦ * . As an encouragement to family life the Genoa Federation of Fascist Householders has arranged that couples marrying in 1933 pay only half-rent, which will also be remitted for the month in which a child is born. * * * Aorangi Delayed. The Aorangi reported by wireless that engine-room trouble would probably delay her arrival at Sydney from Auckland till this morning instead of yesterday afternoon. Avoiding Interference. Mr. Hegarty, president of the South Australian Sportsmen’s Club, told the Betting Commission at Adelaide that about £200,000 yearly was paid to avoid police interference, and for other expenses In the metropolitan area. * * * Governor of United Provinces. The King has approved that Sir William Malcolm Hailey, of the Indian Civil Service, who will have completed five years as Governor’ of the United Provinces in August, 1933, shall continue to hold the office of Governor until August, 1934.