GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 21 May 1912, Page 5

GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

THE JAPANESE NAVY. (Phkss Association.—CopriuuHi.j LONDON. May 20. The Kongo, a Japanese cruiser-battle-ship, was launched at. Barrow. She is a vessel of 27.500 tons, and 70,000 horse power, and carries 14-inch guns. The Kongo "s expected to develop a speed of 28 knots. RADIO TELEGRAPHIC CONEFRENCE. (Rec. May 21. 10.45 a.m.') LONDON, May 20. Mr Charles Bright will represent the Common-wealth at the Ttadio Telegraphic Conference. CONFERENCE OF SURVEYORSGENEP.AL. MELBOURNE, May 20. The conference of the Surveyors-Gene-ral of Australia a?id New Zealand has commenced. Th e Hon. King O'Malley. in openiiirr the proceedings, said he was especially gratified at New Zealand being represented. (Rec. 11.15 a.m.) MELBOURNE. This Day. A report disclosed insanitary conditions and insufficient building accommodation for the classes at the University. It has been decided to ask the Government to erect acfdrtronai buildings, and to effect other improvements, at a cost of £60,0G0. NEW WHARVES FOR SYDNEY. (Rec. 10.55 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. The Government is resuming the Gaslight- Company's works in Kent-street, afc accost of £500,000. It is intended to erect new wharves. A WOMAN MISSING. AUCKLAND. May 20. No trace has been found of the missing woman. Mrs Maud Lynch, whose hat and coat were found on the fervv boat late on Fridav ni"ht. The missing woman left a note on her bahv's cot. in which .-ho said, "You will find my body in the harbour. Do forgive me. and look after my little one. 1 ' CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. C'HRISTCHURCH, This Day. - At the competitions this morning the ladies' champion recitation (second section) was taken. Miss Ethel Churchill (Dunedin), Miss Bartlev (Auckland), and Miss Owen (Dunedin) are to be recalled. IvOTUKU WRECK INQUIRY. WELLINGTON. May 20. The Magisterial inquiry into the wieck ths KoUikn will commence at Greymouth next Monday. The nnntirnl ns™sors are Cant a ins Post master of the Tutanekai. and Felix Black, coastal pilot, of Wellington.