NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 6 May 1927, Page 3

NEWS IN BRIEF.

ITEMS OF INTEREST.

3Y CABLE—PEESS ASSOCIATION—COPYBIGHT. SAN FRANCISCO, May 4. Formally released by a Court order and instructions from Washington, the liquor-laden steamer Federal Ship, seized two months ago 270 miles off the coast, sailed late to-day, convoyed by a coastguard cutter BERLIN, May 4. For the first time in the history of aviation, a successful long distance flight by an 'aeroplane towing an engineless biplane, 440 pounds an weight, with a tow line 130 yards long has been achieved. The biplane flew several yards- above the engined plane. LONDON, May 4. Lord Jellicoe has agreed to edit and to supervise a film entitled “When the Fleets Meet,” dealing with, the naval battles of the war, and particularly, in the Battle of Jutland, mainly consisting of German official and semi-official records, upon which Lord Jellicoe will comment from the British angle. SYDNEY, May 5. While in Melbourne, the Hon. A. D. McLeod intends to inquire into several matters concerning New Zealand, including the ban on the importation of New Zealand potatoes, and the export of wheat to New Zealand. Mr. McLeod expresses his satisfaction at the successful flotation of the New Zealand loan.

SYDNEY, May 5. A meeting of the Electrical 'trades Union expunged a resolution of March 7, favouring the suspension of the Lord Mayor, Mr. Moyston, from- the organisation, in connection with his welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York. Mr. Moyston. heard in defence, said he was not ashamed of his administration as Lord Mayor. He considered the attempt to suspend him was part of a .scheme- to deliver the Gity Council into the hands of Labour’s enemies. The motion to expunge the resolution was carried by an overwhelming majority.