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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1917, Page 3

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(PEB FBEBS ASSOCIATION. —OOPYBIOHT.] Shortage of Butter. (Received March 28, at 8.45 a.m.) London, March 27 Owing to the delayed arrivals jef Colonial butter, there is a short supply, New Zealand choicest available is selling at 208/, 218/, 220/. Australian 206/, 207/. An Appeal DismissedLondon, March 27 The Attorney-General of New Zealand versus Biown . and others appeal was dismissed, the appellants paying their own costs, not the respondents, A Big Fire. Petrogkad March 27 There was a great fire of cotton stores at Vladivostok, believed to be caused by an incendiary. Price of Drugs. (Received Match 28, at 12.55 p.m.) London, March 27 Owing to improvements of British manufacturers the prices of FebriaD, Aspirin and several other drugs have been enormously reduced. A.New Move. London, Maroh 27 A movement is being promoted to burn War Loan Bonds in memory of the dead, thereby relieving taxation. Donors will be granted illuminated certificates acknowledging their patriotism.

An Enquiry

London, March 27

At the H vlakite enquiry the charges against the authorities in connection 'with tho “ Field ” raid were withdrawn. The enquiry continues in reference to the British authorities refusal to accept Halakin or permit of its manufacture. MrF. E. Smith stated there was no imputation against the “Field” or Mr Cook as Editor. He hinted that other proceedings would b 3 tiken against certain parties after the enquiry. Moulton gave evidence that after an analysis disclosed the presence of twenty per cent of nitro-glycerine, he considered that a deliberate imposture was bßicg practised,

Wiped out by Gyclono. (Received March 28 at 3.5 p.tn.) Vancouver, March 27 A cyclone has wiped out the town of Petery in Alabama. Fourteen persons are dead and twenty injured.