GENERAL ITEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 19 February 1913, Page 5

GENERAL ITEMS

EXPLORATION OF FRANZ JOSEF LAND. {Pks9» Association. —CjpxriqhtJ PARIS, Feb. 18. M. Jules de Payer is organising an expedition, including two aeroplanes, to explore north-eastern Franz Josef Land BOOMERANG FOUND IN A SHAFT. SYDNEY, Feb. )8, While working in a deep lead' at Em rmaville, at a depth of 160 feet, an en n ineer found a- boomerang in the wash. It was coated with , tin, and when scraped proved to be as perfect as when 'twas made from solid hardwood. There was 50 feet of basalt above the wash. A RECORD TEMPERATURE AT SYDNEY. SYDNEY, Feb. 18. A scorching nor'-wester brought the temperature cf 100.5, which is the second highest February reading since 1866. (Rec. 9.30 a.m.) ' SYDNEY, This Day. There have been fierce electric storms, with, torrential rain and hail. Severe damage has been-done to property and crops in a number of country centres. FIJIAN MURDERS. x SUVA, Feb. 18. At the criminal sessions at the Supreme Court, four' Indians were found "-uiltv of mui'der, and. were sentenced to •death. STEAMER OFFICER REWARDED. (Received Feb. 19, 9 a.m.) LONDON, Feb., 18. The nnd-erwriter?, presented the captain of the Snowdon Grange with -a gold watch and a cheque for £4OO. They also presented cheques to the officers, who were introduced to Lloyds, and cheered. G, NSTANTINOPLE FIRE EXTINGUISHED. fßnc. Feb. 19. 1-1.50 a.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 18. The fire which threatened the Mosque of St. Sophia has been extinguished-AUSTR.Q-HUNG ARIAN COUNCIL. (Rcc. Feb. 19, 11.50 a.m.) VIENNA. Feh. 18. -After a s-ittiiirr lasting three days the Council of the Austra-Hungarian Ministry settled all commercial and political questions under discussion.