GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1213, 23 August 1911, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

By Telesnwb-Press Assoctation-OopyriEb.l FIFESHIRE WRECK ON FIRE. Aden, August 22. The Italian gunboat Volturno reports that an outbreak of fire- has occurred on the F.ifeshire, which lies on the recks near Capo Gardafui SOCIALISTS AND DEFENCE. Melbourne, August 22. Mr. Fisher, Federal Prime Minister, referring to the Socialists' anti-training manifesto, declared -that it would not be wise to advertise it over-much. It was a pity anyone could give such advice to the young Australians. VICE-REGAL MOTOR SCORCHING. Melbourne, August 22. Tho Governor's chaulfeur has been fined for furious driving:; with his Excellency and Lady Fuller in the car. GOOD RAINS INNEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, August 22. Good rains have fallen over the wheat belt, where they were greatly needed, ■. PERTH TRAMWAYS. Perth, August 22. Tha State Government intends to purchase tho Perth electric tramway system. [The Perth Electric Tramways, Ltd.. was registered in 1898 with a capital of ,£200,000. There is also about .£200,000 worth of first mortgage 5 per cent, debenture stock.] AMMUNITION DESTROYED. London, August 20. The heat affected the lyddite shells in a magazine at Portland, and two thousand pounds' worth were destroyed. CANADIAN MINING DISPUTE. Ottawa, August 20. The miners at Frank, in Alberta, are returning to work without formal settlement of n strike which followed a demand for higher wages. BOYS ON TOUR. Sydney, August 21. Forty-two boys of tho Westralian Young Australia League were passengers by the Moeraki en route for America, reciprocating the visit of American boys a couple of years ago.