BRITISH & FOREIGN.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16496, 31 July 1924, Page 5

BRITISH & FOREIGN.

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, July 29. The English five hundred yards swimming championship was contested at Hyde Baths, and won by Hatfield in 374 seconds. Bcaurepaire was second in 396 seconds. Chariton retired on doctor’s orders after the semi-final, which he swam in 384 seconds. His indisposition is not serious. > (Received July 31, 2 p.m.) LONDON, July 30. Wheat cargoes are neglected. Sellers would have accepted lower prices if buyers offered. Parcels are qitiet. Manitoba’s are Is 2d to Is 9d down. Two thousand tons ex Port Hacking sold yesterday at 58s fid. Ooldenherg, found guilty of the barracks murder, was hanged in Winchester gaol. He maintained calm, hut as the white cap was adjusted twice called out “Stop. Oh God, forgive me.” The Appeal Court upheld the Crown’s appeal against Mr. Justice Avory’i decision in Brocklbank’s claim awarding £34,920, holding that petition of right barred by the Indemnity Act, 1920, the claim * before the War Compensation Court, by lapse of time. Hyde doctors recommended Charlton a long rest from all swimming. Charlton has returned to London to consult a. specialist. NEW YORK, July 30. At Senbright, in the exhibition singles, Wood defeated 1 Patterson, 6 —2, o—6,0 —6, 6—L CAPETOWN, Julv 29. The Premier ■'stated that the Government did not intend to proceed with the Class Areas Bill, which provided for the segregation of Indians in urban areas. The question aroused much opposition among the Indian population. OTTAWA, July 29. According to a report by the Quebec Liquor Commission, the sale of wines h:ri increased 6CO per cent, in the last- two years with a proportionate decrease in the sale of hal’d liquor. The Commission plans to open wine, instead of liquor, stores wherever possible. /