GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2585, 20 August 1909, Page 5

GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

GENERAL BOOTH. United Panss Association—CorYiuaiiT LONDON, August 18., A recurrence of the eye trouble from which he is suffering, prematurely stopped General Booth’s motor tour. THE STRIKES IN SWEDEN. STOCKHOLM, August 18. Tho Swedish railwaymen resolved largely against a strike. Resumption of work in many towns continues. INSANITY IN NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, August 19. The report of the Inspector-General of Insane shows that at the end of last year there were 570-5 insane persons under official supervision iu the State, an increase of. 98. The cost of maintenance was £l6-5,427. The proportion of increase to the general-public is one to 261. # THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE. ADELAIDE, August 19. Tho Government statistician reports that the vintage is a record one; 3,120,000 gallons of wine have been made, an increase of 1,070,000 gallons.

A NEW AUSTRALIAN LINER. (Received August 19, 11.5-5 p.m.) LONDON, August 19. The Corry liner. Star of Canada, tor tho conveyance of frozen meat i-nd fruit from Austrilia, has been launened at Workman, Clark and Co.’s yard at Belfast. A BATTLESHIP AGROUND H.M.S. Agamemnon is aground off Shcerness. ' Tugs and lighters have been sent to assist to refloat her. The sea is calm, and no danger is anticipated. [H.M.S. Agamemnon is a battleship of 16,500 horse-power, 14 guns, and 18 knot speed, launched in 1906.] WIRELESS TELEPHONY. PARIS, August 19. Lieutenants Jeance and Colin’s wireless telephony between Toulon and Port Vendros is highly successful. THE CLARKE DIVORCE CASE. (Received August 20, 1 a.m.) MELBOURNE, August 39. A decree nisi lias been granted in Lady Clarke's suit against her husband, with costs.] HEAVY FLOODS IN VICTORIA There are heavy Hoods thrjughnut the country.