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(By Electric Telegraph—Cupyrigel) ‘ THE AMERICA .CUT. , V . LONDON, June 9. , The “Pall Mall Gazette” states that Sir Thomas Lipton says that ho would give his last shilling to win the America Cup. He is confident, and considers that his chances are greater than ever. The Shamrock IV. is an extraordinary craft. It carries a mast 160 ft high, and has an enormous sail area . “It is a risky venture, and I am going to have trials of the two Shamrocks immediately I reach New York,” he said. G OVERNOR-GENERAL. . (United Service Telegrams). (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, June 0. The position of Governor-General of,Australia was not offered to General Bijrdwood. Admiral; Jellicoo' had the choice of New "Zealand or Australia and selected . the former stating “Australia requires a man richer than me.” . « DR KEITH’S REPLY. LONDON, June 9. Dr Berriodale Keith,' replying to Mr Theodore (Queensland Premier) asserts that the Queensland constitution rests on usuage. In agreeing to the swamping of the Upper House with a majority df Labour members he asserts the Acting Governor acted unconstitutionally. With regard to of,a, referendum, Dr Keith says:—When the clauses of some legislation, svas neglected by the old Council, the Government initiated a referendum, yet it did not proceed with it, and therefore is it unfair .to suggest that the Government distrusted the popular verdict on this measure would be one of repudiation? ARMENIAN MANDATE NOT tVANTKD. (Received this day qt ,9.30 a.m.) LONDON, June 9. In the Commons Hon Bonar Law said Britain would not take a mandate over Armenia. , ’ , .GIFT OF,SUNKEN SHII'S. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) j LONDON, June 9. Hop Long announced the Thetis, Intrepid, Iphigenia, and Vindictive blocksltiqs which were sunk at Ostend and Zeebniggo. during the war time, had been presented to Belgium as a free gift- . , , . SIGNOR NITTI RESIGNS. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) ROME, June 10. Signor Nitti’s resignation is confirmed. After the announced cancellation of the bread decree which, however, was too late to save the Government. Jt is expected Signor Giolitti will be asked to return to power.
The Shamrock IV. is an extraordinary craft. It carries a mast 160 ft high, and lias an enormous sail area . \
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Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1920, Page 1
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