GENERAL CABLES

Taranaki Daily News, 8 December 1921, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES

A VIOLENT EXPLOSION. By Telegraph.—Dress Asjn —Copyright. London, Dec. 5. Half a ton of gelignite exploded at the Oakbank oil mines, twelve miles from Edinburgh. The detonation was heard in seven counties, and rattled windows from Edinburgh to Falkirk. No one was injured. London, Dec. G. The Oakbank explosion occurred in a gunpowder factory, and caused the destruction of three other mills in the vicinity. It was followed by a second explosion, two workmen being killed and several seriously injured.—Aus.-N.Z. Assn. THE KING’S FAT STOCK. London, Dec. 6. r lhe King, with thirty-two entries, was the largest exhibitor at the Smithfield fat stock show. He won six* firsts, six seconds, and three thirds. NEW GAS FOR AIRSHIPS. New York, Dec. 5. The large Navy Blimp C 7, inflated with helium gas, was given an extensive test, and demonstrated the high value of helium. There was no dispersion of gas during the trip, and uo danger of explosion. There was complete control, and the test was satisfactory in every way. FIRE IN SHIP'S HOLD. London, Dec. 5. A fire broke out in No. fi hold of the steamer Boorara, at Hull. The flames made progress, and the copra cargo was reached in No. 5 hold before the fire was extinguished. The damage was extensive. MAHARAJA’S WIFE ON STAGE. London, Dee. 5. Elsie Norreste, wife o-f the Maharaja of Tigari, appears in the musical comedy “The Little Red Girl” at the Gaiety Theatre, on Saturday. AMERICAN BUDGET. Washington. Dec. 5. President Harding sent the Budget to Congress accompanied by a message expressing belief that the i nited States would expend over SOO million dollars on the army and navy during, the year ending June, 1923. The President asked for an appropriation of s > million dollars to continue the 1910 naval building programme; this is to l>e scrapped if other nations adopt Mr. Hughes’ plan.