GERMAN AIRCRAFT

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9795, 19 October 1917, Page 5

GERMAN AIRCRAFT

BEW MODELS BEING BUILT TO MEET ALLIED SPRING OFFENSIVE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received October 18, 10.45 p.m.) LONDON, October 17. Reuter’s Agency states that the French Staff learns that Germany is straining every nerve in anticipation of America’s new air squadrons and tho Allies’ spring air offensive. Numbers of three-eoater 260 horsepower bombing machines are being built, capable of carrying IS cwt ot bombs and climbing 12,000 feet m 65 minutes. Aeroplanes on new models'of every type are being feverishly produced, including a now machine composed all of metal for co-operation, with infantry. A big German bombing machine which recently landed in Holland was fitted with an electric installation for the purpose of warming the aviators. STANDARDISED SHIPS THREE COMPLETED IN BRITAIN. dy Telegraph—Press Association Copyright Published in "The Time-’ (Received October 18, 10.45 p.m.) LONDON, October iri In the House of Commons Sir Deo Chiozza Money stated that three standard. snipe had been completed” up to September 13th. BROKEN DOWN ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN HOLLAND AND ENGLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Eeuter's Telegram*. LONDON, October 17. The proposed Anglo-Dutch arrangement, under which Holland was to import several hundred thousand tons of corn from Britain, and the latter in return was to receive a certain proportion of foodstuffs from Holland, has apparently broken down. The Dutch Minister for Agriculture states that the plan for requisitioning ships to bring coal from Great Britain has been abandoned owing to Germany’s inability to guarantee their safety, even if they have distinguishing marl®, because they might he mistaken for submarine traps. GET A "CEOtVN" THAT WONT COME OFF. A slightly decayed tooth should not be extracted. My expert treatment and a firmly-fixed crown of gold will restors it t" usefulness. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Consultations free. W. V. Sommerville, "The Careful Dentist.” Molesworth street. Honrs: 9 a.m. t» 6 p.m. •