GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

MOTOR- SPEEDING

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).

LONDON, April 19

Referring to Major Campbell’s attempt to make a new motor speed record on Verncnk Park, in South Africa, Alajor Segrave said; —“1 wish him tin;- best of luck.” ' He did not express any opinion as to Campbell’s chances, but motoring experts in London do not anticipate u record.

Alajor Segrave, interviewed, said—“l feel sure that there will be a reaction in favour of British cars, especially in the Dominions. The ordinary purchaser now knows that Britan can produce a car to beat the world on equal terms.”

BANK HOLD-UP IN TIPPERARY

LONDON, April 18

A message from Dublin states a sensational hold-up occurred at Tipperary at the Bank of Ireland in the centre of the city at midday, when two young men drove up in a motor car, entered the bank, and ordered eight customers and bank officials to hold their hands up and face the wall under cover of revolvers. One man scooped up money, and both escaped in the motor.

SUMMER TTMIF. BEGINS. LONDON, April 19. Summer time begins at two a.m. on Sunday.

ROYAL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY

LONDON, April 19.

Their Alajesties message of condolence to Airs Havelock Wilson con-cludes:--The King regrets the loss of one whom he always held in high re-' gard.

OBITUARY. LONDON, April 19. Obtiuary.—Sir Hildebrand Harmsworth.

DEATH OF A YOUNG TOURIST

MONTREAL, April 19

A message from Toronto states William Straelian, aged 17, of Brisbane, a member of the Young Australian Party, died in the hospital, of pneumonia. -Tolln West, aged 18, of Victoria, is at present in the hospital suffering from influenza.

SPEED RECORD

MAJOR CAMPBELL’S EFFORTS CAPETOWN, April 19.

Major Campbell in a one-way trial •it six in the evening, was officially timed at 210 miles per hour. A bump caused the car to jump thirty feet before regaining the track. It is expected the test win take place to-morrow.