THE HALIFAX HORROR
EXPERIENCES ON CANADIAN CRUISER Halifax, December 12. Seven men were killed on board the Canadian cruiser Niobe, and five others who were afloat in a boat were drowned. The Niobe broke her moorings, but was secured before damage result-ed—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. OVER 500 PEOPLE BLINDED. (Rec. Decoraber 13, 8.45 p.m.) Ottawa, December 13. Upwards of 500 were blinded in the Halifax disaster; They were standing on the waterfront watching the Mont Blanc bum when the explosion occurred.—Reutor. BRITAIN DONATES A MILLION FOR RELIEF FUND London, December 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that he had sent a message of sympathy to Halifax, and also a gift of £1,000,000 for the Relief Fund.—Reuter. THE PROCLAMATION OF WAR AMERICA'S CHALLENGE TO AUSTRIA. (Rec. Decomber 13, 10.50 p.m.) Washington, Decembor 13. President Wilson has issued the proclamation of war against Austria, but allowing Austrians full liberty if they obey tho law.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EXPORTERS COMBINE FOR FOREIGN TRADE
AMERICAN MOVE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT. (Reo. December 13, 10.50 p.m.) Washington, December 18. The Sonate has passed a Bill permitting exporters to combine for foreign trade. President Wilson approves the Bill.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
CARD SYSTEM FOR BRITISH FOOD RATIONING SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENT ON QUEUES. London, December 12. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham is submitting to Lord Rhondda a scheme for rationing the city by a card system to avoid queues—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
RESTRICTIONS ON SALE OF . MEAT. London, December 12. Official. —Lord Rhondda (Food Controller) has restricted the retail salo of meat for four wcks ending January 13 to the amount of the sales during the four weeks prior to October 27.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
WAR HONOURS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS London, December 12. The Distinguished Conduct Medal has been awarded to ono New Zealander, and three New Zealanders havo been awarded Military Medals.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Router.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 69, 14 December 1917, Page 7
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