IN THE AIR.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1919, Page 5

IN THE AIR.

THE VOYAGE DESCRIBED. AGAINST WIND THROUGHOUT. Received July 11, 10 p.m. New York, July 7The New York Times' correspondent at Mineola repor.ts that General Ma.itland, speaking at a luncheon tendered by the United States naval officers to officers of the 834, said: "We started to cross the Atlantic, but hardly saw it. We hugged clouds all the way across. I was surprised at the dirigible's lack of inotioif in the air. The Air Ministry had a definite aim in sending the R34 to fly from East to West and back. It was to demonstrate what the airship will be best fitted for—commercial service all round tho world. The R34 is not big enough for such service." ■ Commander Scott said Admiral Bcatty had been quoted as saying that the airship of tho future would take the place of the cruiser. R34 had the wind, against it nearly all the way. It spoke well for the future that they could eroßs against Buch odds. Commander Scott eulogised the arrangements for landing at Mineola as wonderful,—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. New York, July 10. A Boston message states that R34 is off the south coast of Massachusetts.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Received July 11, 5.5 p.m. New York, July 10. The R34 is 650 miles en route to Lon-don.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GIANT SEAPLANE WRECKED. FRANCE'S LATEST MODEL. Paris, June 13. The great French seaplane "Orion," which cost £40,000, anil was built for bombing submarines, was taken for a trial flight yesterday. The machine rose 150 ft, and then fell into the sea in flames. The pilot was badly burnt, and the mechanic, who tried to jump, was caught under the machine and dragged to the bottom, The French hoped that the "Orion" would become the model for a large fleet of transport machines. DOMINION NEWS. HARBOR DEVELOPMENT. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Tauranga : July 11. A meeting of the Haribor Board considered tho report of Mr. Blair Mason on developing the harbor. The works immediately necessary to meet the needs of the port and tho increasing trado arc estimated to cost £7750 and £30,.>00 for a dredger. The board decided to promote an empowering Bill to raise £125,000. CRUELTY TO STOCK. Dunedin, Last Night. At the Police Court, James Chapman, a farmer of the Palnierston district, was charged with failing to supply stock with sufficient food. The inspector, on visiting the property found hundreds of sheep and some young stock in the paddock absolutely bare of vegetation. Sheep and ,'attie had become mere skeletons, and 170 sheep and 27 young stock had died. It was stated that defendant was a man of high character, but was in delicate health. Mr. Bartholomew, S.M., said it -was difficult to account for defendant's action, as it meant a severe loss to himself. The defendant was fined £2O and costs. MATERNITY FACILITIES. Hamilton, Last Night. Tlie Waikato Hospital Board has decided, on the suggestion of Dr. Douglas, to impress upon the Government the urgent necessity of the Government maternity homes, and that more facilities be provided for training nurses in maternity work. The doctor said the Government was not doing enough to earrv out the late Mr. Seddon'a idea to give maternity training. More homes were urgently needed. \ IT.MJS. NEW ZEALAND, Wellington, Last Night, _ H.M.S. New Zealand is expected to arrive on the coast on August 18. The itinerary of the ship is now under consi4«n»tion. A REPORT DENTED, Invercargill, Last Night. The report that the sawmills at Tuatapere were closing down as the result of the railway restrictions is denied. All the mills are carrying on as usual.