The Lyttelton Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1917. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17614, 19 October 1917, Page 4

The Lyttelton Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1917. ANNIVERSARIES.

177*—Cook made fourth visit to New Zealand. i 1861—Massacre of British colonists by aboriV.: gines on Comet River, Queensland. • ifeeS—Bishop Selwyn left Now Zealand. - 1875—Sir Charles "Wheatstone, introducer of electric telegraph, died. 1879—Colonel Money attacked and dispersed .:, 10,000 Ghilzais at Shutergardan. TO-DAY'S NEWS. :There have been no major operations on the • western front. (Page 5.) The Germans aro in full possession of / CEsel Island. (Pare 5.) An account of the. mutiny in the German 1 Navy by an officer is published. (Page 5.) It is expected thai steamers' running will bo josumed in Australia, shortly. (Page :'A list of casualties! of the New Zealand Forces is published. (Pago 5.) . A number of returned soldiers arrived in 1 Christchurch yesterday. (Page 5.) •The School Committees' Association, by 12 : * votes to 11, resolved that the State should : have exclusive control of primary cduoa- ,': *ion.(Page 4.) •Yesterday the Ellesmero Agricultural and | Pastoral Association held its annual show. L (Page 8.) Hie Diocesan Synod continued its sittings yesterday. (Page 2.) A meeting was, hold at College. House yesferday'to further the- Church of England movement in connection with diocesan : schools. (Page 8.)