ALL BLACKS' TOUR.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9845, 25 October 1924, Page 5

ALL BLACKS ' TOUR.

DELAY IN TRANSMISSION OF REPORTS. GRIEVANCE REMOVED. WELLINGTON, Oct.; 24. In> consequence of the delay in the transmission of the football reports, strong representations were made at the instance of the Press Association to the Pacific cable authorities, which ■at first met with no response on the ground that the traffic was congested, and football could rot he given preference over commercial work. Mr Markmr.u, secretary of the G.P.0., who is at present in London, was then cabled by "the Department, and he interviewed the‘ Pacific Board, at first •with no better result. He has now sent word that upon further representations he has obtained, in the face •of strong opposition a promise that the mid-week messages shall receive -preference.—P.A.

AT TOP OF THEIR FORA!

ALL BLACKS READY FOR. MATCH AGAINST IRELAND. LONDON, Oct. 23. The New Zealanders’ casualty list, which has never been serious, as being reduced. Brown and Donald are standing down owing to strained muscles which only require rest. Harvey had an attack of tonsilitis, recurring medical attention. Ivtunro cVsplaced the cartilage of a knee hut it us mending rapidly. _ . Nicholls’ ankle and Steel’s tlngh. which were slightly, injured, are responding to treatment. Both are practically fit. It is expected the team would he •at the tu> of its form for the visit -to Ireland'—,tj.p.A.