NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 4 January 1928, Page 6

NEWS IN BRIEF.

ay CABLE PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT LONDON, Jan. 3.

Bert Hinkler ihas patented a new type of landing carriage which, the “Daily Telegraph’s” aviation correspondent is of opinion, is likely to he a boon to private owners of light aeroplanes. Several irritating war regulations which survived under the name of Dora, generally cartooned as an interfering old woman, may be removed under the recommendation of a departmental committee, which favours the sale of cigarettes and tobacco in shops until 9.30 o’clock in the evening instead of 8 o’clock, and also the sale of tobacco and sweets in theatres, cinemas and public houses so long as they are open. The committee, however, recommends that compulsory early closing of shops generally could be embodied, in permanent legislation. NEW YORK, Jan. 2.

At Miami, Parrel is first with 144 in the initial 36 holes of the Miami beach open golf championship. Kirkwood, with 145, is second. The remaining round will be played to-morrow. MADRID, Jan. 2. The Government is inviting _ each South American republic to appoint a woman representing its beauty and intelligence to participate in ceremonies connected with the Spanish-American exhibition in Seville in the autumn. The Spanish Government will defray the cost of the journey and the expenses of their stay and will be sending a warship to America to convey the beauties to Spain and back to their home .again. DELHI, Jan. 3. Serious rioting occurred in the Paungde and Promo district of Burma as a sequel to a seditious movement urging the non-payment of taxes. In defiance of the Government secret societies were formed. The police, when going to arrest the seditionists, were attacked by the villagers. The former fired, killing many. Women, armed with daggers and. axes, took part. Police and troops are being sent to the affected area.

ADELAIDE, Jan. 2.

, A fire destroyed the block of buildings in the city occupied by Messrs Wilcox, Mofflin, Ltd., hide, skin and wool merchants, and by S. C. Eyles and Co., wholesale grocers. The damage is estimated at £20,000 at least.

PARIS, Jan. 2. The brilliant international Rugby star, Dnmanoir, was killed while carrying out military service as an air lieutenant. He was flying low' when his machine was caught in a high tree and crashed. He first came into prominence in the season of 1924-25, when he played, against the New Zealanders. SYDNEY, Jan. 3.

The seventh series of wool sales commenced: with strong general competition, values generally being very firm at closing December rates for all descriptions. There was a particularly strong demand at full late rates for skirtings. Lambs’ wool, comebacks and crossbreds also met a strong market. Greasy merino sold to 29 id.