NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 24 January 1927, Page 5

NEWS IN BRIEF.

BY CABLE—rBEsS ASSOCIATION —COPYBIGHT LONDON, Jan. 22. England is covered in snow throughout the country. The Australian beam tests have been concluded and the engineers are drawing up a report. A diver found that the Hororata, which went aground, was undamaged below the water line. The vessel has resumed her voyage to New Zealand. Mr. J. D. Robertson, a former Victorian, claims that he has produced electric light (adaptable to; the illumination of motors and aeroplants from' the waste energy of magnetos. NEW YORK, Jan. 22. The Boston cargo steamer. John Tracey, which has been missing since January .11, has been found off Cape Cod. She carried a. crew of 27. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. The Treasury Department on Saturday officially informed Mrs. Chaplin that they were unable to assist her to collect alimony, as Charlie Chaplin’s funds are tied up in income tax liens. SYDNEY, Jan. 23. There was an historic ceremony yesterday at the unveiling of a tablet ai Camp Cove to commemorate' Governor Phillips’ first landing at Port Jacksoi 139 years ago. BRUSSELS. Jan. 22. The National Bank is buying no <■ ’ gold and silver coins at the rate of 27 belgasi for a gold 20-franc piece. ’ hopes to receive the contents of the small farmers “stockings.” TDK I O’, Jan . 21. 'Pile Opposition decided to withdraw the vote of no confidence. The entire political situation has undergone an unexpected change as the result of the Prime Minister’s effort to reach an understanding, consequently it is believ ed that the threat of a. dissolution of the Diet will be averted.