LATEST CABLE NEWS.
WORLD SHIPBUILDING. 7,790,000 TONS BEING CONSTRUCTED. .Received May 3, 9.30 a.m. LONDON, April 30/ Lloyd’s register shows that 7,790,000 tons of shipping are being constructed all over Die world, this establishing a record. BREWING OF BEER. STOPPED IN UNITED STATES. Received Mav 3, 9.30 a.m. ' NEW YORK, April 30. The brewing of beer ceased by law at midnight on April 30. THE ATLANTIC FLIGHT. COMPETITORS NOW READY. Received May 3, 9.30 a.m. (Delayed.) ST. JOHN’S, April 23. Maior Hawker and Mr F. P. Raynban I.avc been ready for nearly a week to start the flight, and are awaiting only the Air Ministry’s report of favorable conditions at sea. Both are living near the hangars; ready to start, at a moment’s notice. A start seemed probable to-day. Local weather conditions were good, lint the Air Ministry's report stating that conditions at sea were laVnrahle came too late.
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Mataura Ensign, 3 May 1919, Page 5
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149LATEST CABLE NEWS. Mataura Ensign, 3 May 1919, Page 5
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