News In A Nutshell

Northern Advocate, 14 December 1937, Page 6

News In A Nutshell

The death nas occurred in Sydney of Mr John Spencer Brunton, aged 76. head of the flour-milling firm which bears his name, and well-known on the turf.

The storms have abated after causing three deaths and millions of dollars worth of property damage, states a San Francisco message, but a fresh flood is feared, due to the rivers being overburdened by three days of torrential rains. It is estimated that 2000 persons are homeless.

The “Daily Mail” says the Government’s plans for the evacuation of London in the event of air raids include the provision for Their Majesties and other members of the Royal Family to go to Windsor, where the Office of Works has completed gasproof and bomb-proof shelters in the chambers and secret passages beneath the castle. These chambers will also house the treasures kept in the State looms.

The Stratheden, the new P. and O. liner of 23,500 tons, has completed her trials. 'She maintained a speed of 21.8 knots over a measured mile. The liner, a twin-screw vessel for service between Bombay and Australia, will begin her maiden voyage to Australia cn Christmas Eve. —(80. W.) t\i « * £ Two new world's swimming records were established by Miss Ragnihald Hveger (Denmark). She swam 300 metres free-style in three minutes 49 4/5 seconds, and 400 metres backstroke in five minutes 11 seconds. She also covered 400 yards free style, for which there is no official record in five minutes 12 4/5 seconds.

The Federal Treasurer, Mr R. C. Casey, announced that the Commonwealth loan of £8,000,000 closed yesterday. It was over-subscribed by several thousands of pounds. :J: * * Jjc J. E. Lovelock, noted runner, of New Zealand, has gained a doctorate of philosophy of Oxford University.

Lightning struck a bell wire at the poppet head of the central shaft of a Rand mine and detonated 11 dynamite charges 4000 feet below the surface. Eight native miners were killed and four were injured. One native was saved by the European superintendent, Mr J, Pretorius, who pushed the man aside after the first explosion.

“The Times” says that final settlement of the Pacific shipping issue has proved as elusive as ever. The latest hitch is formidable, but, despite difficulties, every possible effort will continue to provide the British service with financial assistance comparable with American.

The official Japanese spokesman says that Count Ishii’s European mission is purely unofficial. Opinions he will express will bo purely personal, and will not commit the Japanese Government. with which ho is not connected.

The Vancouver city council has adopted a resolution asking the Dominion to concol its agreement for admitting 100 Japanese women into Canada annually. Alderman H. D. Wilson, sponsor of the motion, declared that the birth-rate of British Columbia Japanese substantially exceeds that of whites, and warns against peaceful penetration.