GENERAL CABLES

Southland Times, Issue 20497, 28 May 1928, Page 7

GENERAL CABLES

Left Over £2,000,000. (Rec. 11 p.m.) London, May 26. Lord Dalziel left £2,274,000 less £865,000 death duties, to his widow. The will consists of 140 words.—Australian Press Association.—United Service. The Cruiser Australia. London, May 26. The Australia satisfactorily finished all her trials and has been taken over by the Commonwealth Navy. She sails on July 20, calling at American ports en route to Sydney.—Australian Press Association. Vessels in Collision. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, May 26. Lloyd’s report that the Shaw, Savill Company’s vessel Pakeha collided with the Dutch steamer Palembang in a fog at the entrance to the Thames and lost the starboard anchor. The damage was confined to the upper forecastle head. The Palembang had her starboard bows severely damaged.—Australian Press Association. Expedition To Barrier^ Reef. London, May 26.—The British Association’s expedition to investigate the Barrier Reef sailed by the Ormonde. It includes Mrs Yonge and Dr. Yonge, who is in charge. The trip will cost £lO,OOO. They are taking wireless and five tons of apparatus and will live in huts in the low islands, sometimes visiting the mainland.—Australian Press Association. —United Service. A Rajah’s Illness. (Rec. 11 p.m.) Paris, May 26. The Rajah of Pudukota became seriously ill after his arrival from London. He was taken to an American hospital at Nevilly and on X-ray examination confirmed intentinal obstruction. Two successful operations followe ' and his recovery is hoped for. The Ranee, formerly Miss Molly Fink, of Melbourne, hastened from Cannes and the Rajah’s son from London. —Australian Press Association—United Service.

Cable Merger Reported. (Rec. 11 p.m.) Ottawa, May 26. Questioned in Parliament on Saturday regarding a report that the Pacific Cable was sold to the Eastern Telegraph Company and that Canada had acquiesed, the Premier, Mr Mackenzie King, stated that he understood no conclusion was reached, but promised information immediately it was available—Australian Press Association —United Service.

Italian Migrants. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Adelaide, May 27. The steamer Maria Christina brought 1,200 • Italian migrants.—Australian Press Association.