MISCELLANEOUS CABLES
Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. Mr Wallace, who was recently American Ambassador in Paris, lost fiOO.OOOfr at baccarat to a French count, who is well known in turf circles. Mr Wallace was on the eve of sailing for America.
Mhjor Guest (Air Minister), replying to a question, said that the original cost of the existing British airships and material was approximately £1,575,000, exclusive of the cost of accommodation. Their “ scrap ” value was small. Charles Grand, a Londoner, and Bernard Bruce, of Sydney, were arrested in Venice on charges of theft and cheating at cards. The police believe .hat both men are wanted m England on a charge of the theft of £25,000.
A general protest Is being made against the proposed sale by auction of the historic field of Runnymede. The vicar of Egham threatens to duck the auctioneer in the river-Thames.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18321, 11 August 1921, Page 5
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