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VESSEL STRIKES MINE. By Telegraph,—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, August 21. The Christiania correspondent of the Times says that the sea is not yet cleared of floating mines. A fishing vessel struck one near Bergen and was blown to pieces. The crew of three perished. NEW SWIMMING RECORD. Christiania, August 21. At the inter-Scandinavian swimming carnival Arneborg (Sweden) covered 1000 metres in the free style in 14min. Ifisec., a world’s record. A BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION. Rio de Janiero, August 20. A hundred were killed when the soldiers fired on a crowd who were attempting a minor revolution. EXCURSION STEAMER STRANDED. London, August 20. A steamer with 1500 holiday-makers, returning from the Isle of Man, grounded near New Brighton lighthouse. The receding tide stranded her high and dry. The fire brigade rescued the people by means of fire escapes and ladders planted at the ship’s side. A crowd on shore witnessed the rescue. INDIAN TRADE BALANCE. Delhi, August 21. For the first time in 14 months the balance of trade is in favor of India. The balance is partly due to the export of treasure. No wheat has been exported to Europe.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 August 1921, Page 8
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