The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16491, 5 March 1914, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

1803—“ Sydney Gazetto,” first newspaper in

Australia, published. 1843—Thames Tunnel opened. 1843—Robert Stephenson sent first locomotive through Britannia tubular bridge over Menai Straits. 186 C—Covent Garden Theatre burned. 1887 —Opening of Waiau-Kaikoura road. TO-DAY’S NEWS. The President of the German Navy League has forecasted a fresh campaign .for more ships. (Page 7.) Mr Asquith will make a statement on Monday regarding concessions to Ulster. (Page 7.) There is a feeling in Britain that a general election will take place in tho autumn. (Page 7.) The master butchers in Sydney have refused the proposals of the Government for the settlement of the strike. (Page 7.) An official report to Mr Bryan states that Mr Benton was not armed when Villa shot him.. (Page 7.) A Monarchist outbreak in Portugal is believed to be imminent. (Page 7.) A deputation of local bodies interviewed the Hon W. Fraser yesterday with reference to the supply of electric powor from Lake Coleridge. (Page 3.) , Earl Grey arrived in Christchurch last night. (Page 11.) A meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board was held yesterday. (Pago TO.) In the match against South Canterbury the Australian team compiled the huge score of 922 for nine wickets. (Pago 11.) The polo competitions were continued in the South Park yesterday. (Pago 8.) After April 1 the funds of the Christchurch District Nursing Association will be subsided by the Government. (Pago 6.) The London wool sales opened with brisk competition. (Page 9.) Earl Grey was interviewed yesterday on the subject of industrial co-partnership. (Pago ID