GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1929, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES

(United Press Association —By Electric t Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, September 9. Captain Woodbridge was the pilot of the Indian air liner who was killed at Ja.sk. He had a distinguished record in the Air Force, and was credited with shooting down the German ace, Richtolen, in 1917. The passenger was killed and the mails were burned. HUMOUR DENIED. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, September 9. Air Marshal Trenchard informs the Australian Press that there is no truth in the rumour of Ins being the next Governor-General of New Zealand. SENTENCE FOR FRAUD. (Received this day at 8 a;m.) LONDON, September 9. Alagistrate Woodgreen sentenced Benjamin Ficldhouse to six months for obtaining £lO by false pretences. A detective gave evidence that Fieldhouse was sentenced to nine month's in 1920 also in- 1922 on similar charges and afterwards went to Australia where he was twice sentenced for fraud and de•ported. He returned to England and was again sentenced an on his release family influence obtained him a job which he did not hold. \ WOOL AIARKET. LONDON, Sept. 9. Bradford wool market is unchanged with rather a downward tendency. AN ' APPOINTAIENT. LONDON, Sept. 9. Sir Phillip Cunliffe Lister has accepted the Chairmanship of the Tin Producers’ Association and its council.