CABLEGRAMS AND WIRELESS

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 September 1934, Page 8

CABLEGRAMS AND WIRELESS

TRANSPORT PROBLEM (BY CABLE—TRESS ASSN.—-OOPYBIGnT.J ■RUGBY, August 31. A giant 42-ton stator-casing, constructed at Manchester, for the Battersea power station is on its way to London by special train. Where necessary, the railway track is being moved to allow the necessary clearance. The train stops at every signal, wirere a special crew is ready to alter the line if required. LEAGUE’S VICE-PRESIDENT LONDON, September ,2. “The Referee’s.” Deauville correspondent states that Aga Khan is standing for the Vice-Presidency of the League of Nations unless Mr. Bennett (Canada) wishes to stand. SILENT NIGHT. LONDON, September 1. The “Daily Mail” says that many of the cities and towns are objecting to Mr Hore Belasha’s extension of the silence zones for motor horns in England. Aiderman Atkey, of Nottingham, says: “The Transport Minister is usurping the functions of the Local Authorities, who are the best judges of the situation.” OTTAWA AGREEMENT. CALCUTTA, September 1. A select committee that was appointed by the Central Legislature to examine the working of the Ottawa Agreement, has expressed the opinion that on the whole, the agreement has mutually benefitted the contracting parties, and that any preference given by India has not adversely affected the Indian consumer or Indian revenues. DANISH NAZIS. COPENHAGEN, September 1. The Danish Government has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Danish Nazi Party. DEATH SENTENCE. APIA, September 1. Siaosi, of Tuanai, Upolu, who was charged with the murder of Sifaga (also of Tuanai) on July 13, was found guilty and was sentenced to death by Chief Judge Luxford. The assessors recommended mercy. The sentence ahd recommendation will be submitted to the Governor-General of New Zealand. LANCASHIRE BOYCOTT. LONDON, September 2. The “Sunday Times” says: It is expected that the Lancashire boycott against Australia will end on Tuesday, when the Northern Council of the Grocers’ Association meets. STATION DOG. LONDON, September 2. Victor, the famous collecting dog at Euston Station, is dead. The black 'retriever collected £2700 for charity, in seven years. VICAR’S WIFE’S ANKLES. LONDON, September 2. Mrs. C. R. Harding, wife of the Rector of Hurstpierpoiht, won an ankle competition at the Sussex Carnival.