GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 November 1922, Page 7

GENERAL CABLES.

HOW SOUND TRAVELS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, October 30. Although the Oldebrook explosion was inaudible in England, sensitive sound wave recording instrument® produced clear evidence <of the explosions. The disturbance caused by the sound occupied 21 seconds in reaching England. FAMOUS MANSION BURNED. London, October 30. A fire of unknown origin gutted Yaxley Hall, Suffolk, owned by Lord Henniker. A portion of the buildings dated from before the Domesday period. The famous heraldic stained windows and other historic fixtures were destroyed. A WEALTHY JOCKEY. London, October 30. The Daily Telegraph states that Donoghue has accepted only two retainers for the 1923 racing season. Mr. James White has first claim to consideration at a fee of £6OOO, and Mr. Woolarington has given a second retainer of £4OOO. These figures are unprecedented. PROFITS TO BENEFIT WORKERS. London, October 30. Mrs. Bocke, formerly Miss Beatrice Cadbury, and her husband, have decided to surrender their joint holding of 9329 preference and 27,988 ordinary shares in the British Cocoa and Chocolate Company, in order that the Bourneville Workers’ Council may, from the proceeds. promote home and international activities for the amelioration of the conditions and education of workers. The donors b'&se their action upon the expressed 'belief that the private holding of capital is responsible for the majority of social and economic troubles in the 'world, and feel it their duty to make a personal sacrifice!. BOMBS IN IRELAND. London, OctobeP- 30. Two bombs thrown at a military ear in Patrick Street missed their objective and exploded in a crowded street There were no casualties.

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