The Lyttelton Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1919. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18286, 23 December 1919, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1919. ANNIVERSARIES.

1810 Mauritius captured by Britain. 1861 Moldavia and ’Wa-llaohia united into one State with (ho title of Rumania. 1503 Wreck of ship Jessie Roadman at Chatham Islands. TO-DAY’S NEWS. I Bitter differences are reported within the Coalition Government in Britain. (Pago 7.) Details relating to the disaffection in the Punjaub in tho early part of the year aro given in a message from London. (Page 7.) Large numbors of Gormans have returned to Britain. It wa9 stated in tho House of Commons that German spies ore again at work, (Page 7.) The Belgian Government declined the Allies’ proposals to re-establish Belgium's neutrality on tho old lines. (Pago 7.) Further details aro given regarding Ross Smith’s flight across Australia. (Page 7.) A detailed ocoount is given in a London message of tho attempt to assassinate Lord French. (Pago 7.) The marine engineers’ strike in Australia is x spreading. (Pago 7.) The Big Fivo packing firms in tho United States have been given two years in which to complete dissolution. (Pago 7.) Heavy fighting is recorded in the operations against tho Hah3uds. (Pago 7.) Latest figures otate tho Prohibition minority at 1337. (Pago 7.) Results of official counts in connection with some of the city seats are announced. (Page 7.) _ Last night tho City Council discussed the labour difficulty that ha 3 arisen at tho City * Abattoir. (Pago 0.) Tho Postmaster-General has decided upon experimental aerial mail services. (Page 6.) A conference of bodies- interested in tho improvement of the Avon will bo convened by tho City Coucil. (Pago 9.) The City Council has adopted a new system of c. nrging for electrio current. (Pago