GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 August 1916, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

FAMOUS BRIDGE BURNED. Bv Cable,—Press Association.—Copyright 'Petrograd, August 2. The famous old Palace bridge over the Neva has been destinyed by fire. . NEW WIRELESS SERVICE London. August 2 The Marconi Company notify that wireless :ommunication between Fuuabashi, Japan, and Sau Francisco has been completed. . ■ AUSTRALIAN LOAMS'. Melbourne, August 2. in order not to interfere with the prospects of the local war loan, which closed yesterday, the cables regarding the Commonwealth loan of four million 5'4 per cent, bonds (1920-22), at par. to be floated in London for public works, were withheld, but have now been released. They show that the loan was fully subscribed, whiifh completely surprised financial circles. The loan is considered a distinct success for a first venture on the London market. The Treasurer, questioned on the prospect of the war loan, said he would be satislied if they eouid get £25,000,000. FEDERAL WAR LOAN. Melbourne, August 3. The Treasurer announced that the War Loan totalled £20,504,910, and the applicants 09.592. NO PREFERENCE TO UNIONrSTS. 'Perth, August 3. The Minister of Works has issued instructions that there is to be 110 preference to unionists in employment, BRITISH NAMES FOR TOWN'S Adelaide, August 3. The Assembly decided that tin- time has arrived when all German names of towns and districts in South Australia should be replaced by British names.