GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 168, 3 December 1912, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

THE MELBOURNE FIRE. By Cable—Pr-2ss Association —Copyright. Received 2, 9.5 p.m. Melbourne. December 2. It was Ackland. not Martin, who received concussion in Saturday's fire. He is in' a critical condition, and is unconscious. THE MATERNITY BONUS. Received 2, !).5 p.m. Melbourne, December 2. The maternity bonus claims average 357 daily. The births in Australia total 400 daily; therefore 90 per cent, of the mothers are claiming the bonus. FIRE IN GLASGOW. Received 2, 9.5 p.m. London. December 2. A great fire occurred at Glasgow, Campbell & Co.'s warehouses being destroyed and the City Hall threatened. AN AUSTRALIAN STNGER. Received 2, 9.5 p.m. London, December 2. Thorold Waters, a Melbourne singer, made a successful appearance at the Albert Hall. A CLAIM REJECTED. Received 2. 1 a.m. St, Petersburg. December 2. The Supreme Prize Court dismissed the claims of American cargo owners in connection with the sinking of the Knight Commander in July. 1904. by a Russian cruiser. A PIANO-PLAYING RECORD. Received 3. 12.15 a.m. S\'dnev. December 2. Sydney Walter P.rent. after 10(1 hours piano playing at claimed (he world's record. IMMIGRANTS FOR AUSTRALIA. Received 3. 12.15 a.m. Melbourne, December 2. The State Government is negotiating to bring 20.000 inn--, grants in next year.