GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

PLANE FOR SUVA. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). /Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) SUVA, October 22. The steamer Ruapehu landed from London- the first aeroplane owned by a Hip resident, Nat Chalmers, of Ea. While on, holiday in England ■Chalmers obtained ,ta pilot’s license from the Air Ministry and purchased the latest type of de Havilland one hundred horse-power Gipsy Moth maclrine. It takes two adults, a full load of petrol and 2701bs of baggage and has a cruising speed of 95 miles and maximum of 120 miles. PRICES OF GOLD. (Received this day at noon.) LONDON, October 21. Gold is £4 4s lLj-d. THE NAVAL CONFERENCE'. (Received this day at 11 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 21.

The Naval Conference is definitely fixed for Jan. 2jth. It is understood, New Zealand replying to the Foreign Office invitation, notified she will be happy to participate, but has not disclosed if she is sending a Minister or a naval representative. Australia is not yet replying owing to the political crisis, but it is hoped an answer will be received before Mr A.. Henderson embarks for discussions with j'rnnce, which well informed circles consider, will be begun shortly,

BOROTRA GOiNG TO AUSTRALIA, ; paris, Oct. 21. Borotra is definitely going to Australia shortly Tor business purposes. As his form is better than it has been for some time he will also play matches. GERMAN SPRINTER’S VISIT. . (Received this dav at 11 a.m.) PARIS, Oct. 21. The German sprinter, Eidracher, who is now in Japan may also visit Australia. BRADFORD BUSINESS, y LONDON, Oct. 21. At Bradford business is more .. restricted. Quotations advanced protectively. The result of the wages ballot is awaited with anxiety, SALE.

BERLIN, October 21. The auction of Frau Zoubkoff’s property at Bonn is still continuing and is expected to realise £70,000;*. y { * ' ‘ ' $ & : ITALIAN FAMILIES.

ROME, October 21

Italy has one and a half million families with over seven children. Large families are most frequently in the poor classes, especially the peasantry.

Contrary to other country’s experiences, (female infant mortality exceeds the male.