GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1919, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

H.M.A.S. BRISBANE* j London, Jan. 13. H.M.A.3. Brisbane lias arrived at Portsmouth from the Grand Fleet to lie refitted prior to returning to Australia. She entered the harbor amidst the sounding of syrens and whistles and cheers from bluejackets.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MARINE STRIKE SETTLED. New York, Jail. 12. Marino strikers have resumed work pending settlement of the strike by the Government.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SHIPPING POSITION EASING. Washington, Jan. 12. The Shipping Board has announced that the larger amount of tonnage available for the foreign trade is due to the decreased demand by the War Department. Ereight rates to Europe, Australia, and the Ear. East will be re-duced.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RETURNED SOLDIERS' THREAT. Perth, Jan. 18. At a meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Association it was resolved that if the cost of living and rents are not reduced repudiation of the national debt will bo advocated.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. DESTRUCTIVE BUSH FIRES. Sydney, Jan. TO. Jjusli fires enveloped the township of Mongerlove and destroyed two churches and many residences. Heavy damage was caused.—Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assn. ADVERTISING AUSTRALIA. London, Jan, 13. Tho Commonwealth is erecting a large screen in front io£ Australia House, whereon cinematograph views will be thrown in the afternoons with the object of demonstrating to English soldiers the possibilities of emigration to Australia, and promoting Anglo; Australian trade.—Aus.-N.Z. CaLlg Assoc. | ' BELGIAN JOURNALISTS, ! London, Jan. 13. About a hundred Belgian journalists who have taken refuge in England durI ing the war were entertained by Lorrl I Burnhani prior to their return Man" | British journalists were present.—Aus.1 N.Z. Cable Assoc. '