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Hokitika Guardian, 29 August 1928, Page 2

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Australian Press Assn.—United Service PHOTO BROADCAST. PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17. The broadcast of a photograph from an aeroplane was successfully accomplished here for what is believed tobe the first time in history. The photograph was that of Colonel Charles Lindbergh and it' was broadcast while the plane flew high over the city, The broadcast was received on more than 100 special sets in various localities of the Philadelphia district.

FREIGHT RATE WAR. MONTREAL, August 28. Shippers have quickly taken advantage of the cut cargo rates between -Montreal and New Zealand, in what appears a rate war between the Canadian National steamships and the New Zealand Shipping Company. The rates v-ere cut last week-from £5 to £l, providing a great boon to shippers. Neither company is prepared to give way. RUSH OF CARGO. MONTREAL, August 28. Til regard to the shipping rate cut, Canadian steamships have been obliged to add two freighters to carry the overflow. On Saturday the regular line ships of both companies left loaded to the gunwales. Both companies state they are ready for a conference. AUSTRALIA’S VISIT. (Received this day at 10.40 a.m.) NEW YORK. Aug. 28. A message from Boston states another round of manufacturing plant inspection and beach outings comprised to-day’s programme for the officers and men of the Australia. The ship proceeds to New York to-morrow. Admiral Hyde was the luncheon guest of General Brown of the First Corps area here, and was host at a dinner to-night., while members of the crow were guests at a dance at the Y.M.C.A.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S MOTHER NEW YORK, Aug. 28. A Glenda.ll, California message announces the death of Mrs Hannah Chaplin, mother of Charlie Chaplin, at the age of 65. DISAR.MAMENT QUESTION. WASHINGTON, August 28. It is reported in diplomatic circles that England and France are ready to resume the disarmament discussions at Geneva, without further delay, as soon ns the United States signifies her willingness to accept the Anglo-French naval accord as the basis for discussions.

FATAL FIRE. (Received this day at 11.0 am.) VANCOUVER, Aug. 29. A Toronto message states a mother, father and three children perished when a fi.ro gutted the home 1 of Joe Klamnn The mother made a brave attempt to sure two children, hut was suffocated. The father’s body protected the others, arid one escaped, but its condition is - critical.