CABLE SUMMARY.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 17 October 1919, Page 4

CABLE SUM MARY.

NEWS IN BRIEF. London, October 14. The Shah of Persia is the guest of King George for a few days.

There were two world's records established for Shorthorn calves at the Aberdeen sales. A ten-month bull was sold for 5300 guineas and a heifer for 3000 guineas. Berlin, October 14. The complete breakdown of the Berlin milk supply is imminent. The daily shortage for children and invalids is already fifty thousand litres (a litre is nearly a quart). London, October 14. It is understood (hat. Dr. Gilruth has exhaustively investigated the question i of "nodules" in beef, and has evolved [ a plan by which the difficulties can bo overcome. This should result in great benefit to the Australian trade. Dr. Gilruth will submit a full report on the subject to the Government on his return to Australia. It is believed that possibly the British Board of Trade may be induced to undertake it 3 own inspection in Australia prior to shipment of the beef. Toronto, October 14. Cardinal Mercier visited the city to thank the Canadian people for their I help during the war. London, October 14. The London County Council has agreed to lease the Aldwycli site to tho Bush Company, which has £2,000,000 - available for building. Sydney, October 15. Much-needed and useful raiu ha 3 fallen on the coastal and inland districts. The fall was lighter bnt promising inland.