GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1142, 1 June 1911, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

By Tclctra.ph-Press Association-Copyright

MISHAP TO THE MOERAKI. • , , , Hobart, May 31. The harbourmaster lias reported the striking of the Union Company's steamer Moeraki at Bellcrive Bluff during a. recent fog. The accident was duo to uo fault of tho master. ■AGAINST FREE FERRY BOATS. Sydnoy. Mav 31. The State Minister for Public Works, Mr. Griffith, has informed a deputation that lie is opposed to free harbpur ferries, which are favoured by other mem. bers of the Ministry. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY AT FEZ. . . , ~. Tangier, May 30. A wireless station is being ostao'ished at Fez. SURVEYORS' CONFERENCE. London, May 30. Tho Surveyors' Institution of Great Britain banqueted tho overseas delegatea; to tho Surveyors' Conference. Those present included Mr. C. Hastings Bridge, of Christchurch. POST OFFICE ROBBED. , London, May 30. Two masked burglars bound and' gagged a postmistress at Lewisham, andi robbed the office of .£l5O. MISSING CLIMBER'S BODY FOUND. m , , , ■ • Berne, May 30. Tho body of Miss Bates, an alpino climber, missing since October, lias been found at tho bottom of a gully near Lepraz. MOTOR RACE FATALITIES. New York, May 30. At Indianapolis, the Memorial Day Auto-race had barely started when S. P. Dickson was killed and Arthur Greiiier fatally injured. BURNED TO DEATH. Vancouver, May 30. A fire occurred at Silvciton, a mining town near hero. Five persons were burned to death. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. Melbourne, May 31; Professor Gilruth, of Melbourno University, is about to make a research expedition in the Northern Territory, lie will study ticks, worms, and beef nodules. CRIME IN SYDNEY. Sydney, May 31. The polico report for last year shows an increase of 2C07 arrests and summons cases, and an increase of twenty-nino cases of desertion of wives and children. SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE. Sydney, May 31. A slight shock of earthquake was felt yesterday at Burrowa, 214 miles south of Sydney. PICTURE SHOWS ON SUNDAYS. Sydney, May 31. The acting-Chief Secretary has declined the request of tho picture show proprietors for permission to chargo for entrance to Sunday shows, stating that there is no reason why they should bo given preference over any other business. BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS. Sydney, May 31. A stockowner at Cooina reports having successfully treated tubercular cattle. Tho authorities are investigating tho matter. FATE OF THE YONGALA. Brisbane, May 31. Tho Attorney-General has decided thai tho Marine Board can hold an inquiry regarding tho loss of (he steamer i'ongala.