Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1917, Page 3

Australian.

— Per Press Association.—Copyright, A Big Fire. Adelaide, June 1 A fire destroyed Gambling’s heavily” stocked bonded stores in Wakefield Street, There were several severe explosions which broke many windows and damaged property in the vicinity.. Two firemen and two policemen were injured. The damage is £16,000, - J?obbßries in Melbourne. Melbourne, Jane 11 The large Dumber of sfjf® robborrea recently indicate the presence of an expert gang The latest robbery secured £2,000 in notes and jewellery from the Mont -de Pieie Company by blowing open a safe with gelignite. A Splendid Response. Sydney, Jane 1 wbs a magnificient response to jthe Red Triangle appeal. The streets were beflagged and crowds* lined the stall?. The auctioneers numbered five thousand and the collectors; expect to realise over £50,u00„

:jJrff ’AW; M ’ -J ’» - Per Press Association.—-Copyright p. c. webbVsentence Will not Appeal Christchurch, June 1 - P. 0, Webb, M.P., will not appeal against his sentence. SENSATIONAL * DEVELOPMENT Assaulted Man Dies Wellington, June 1 There hos been a sensational development in connection with the assault oase which came before the Mrgistrate’a Coprt yesterday. A man named Wm. Reynolds was oharged with assaulting Bert Farker and it was mentioned at the time that Parker’s ccmditionwas serious. An operation to relieve the pressure on the brain was performed at the hospital, but the patient died and it is probable that Reynolds will now be charged with manslaughter.

REMARKABLE DIVORCE CASE Damages Doubled Wellington, June I At the Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Hoskingand a jury of twelve, George Sydney Kerr,' of Trenthara, quartermaster-armourer-sergeant petitioned for divorce against his wife, Harriet Kerr. The petition was allowed. The parties were married on 7th February, 1906, at Blenheim, and there was one child of the marriage. On or about July and August, 1916, Mrs Kerr frequently committed adultery with Raymond Victor Bythelf. In addition to the dissolution of marriage, the petitioner asked that co< respondent be made to pay the sum of £SOO. damages. The wrong-doing wag admitted by the defence but it was contended that It was caused by the cruelty and neglect of the husband. The point at issne was the question of damages. .The jury returned a verdict for petitioner for £IOOO damages, £SOO more than was asked for. The jury recommended that a substantial amount be sot aside for the child, By consent of counsel the motion for judgment was adjourned to enable legal points of the verdict to be argued in Chambers. Supreme Court Auckland, May 29

A yonDg Maori, Mohi Kaiie, convicted last year with another Native of common assault at Kaikoiie, the original charge having been robbery with violence, was sentenced at the Snpreme Court, Mr Justice Hiringer remarked that prisoner waa described as one of the worst Maoris in the district. The police considered that he would not hesitate to hold up a man aDd rob him. The other Native had been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. Mohi would be sentenced to the full term for common assault, twelve months. Price of Wheat. Christchurch June I Hon MacDonald telegraphed to tho Farmers Union stating that the guaranteed price to farmers for next Benson’s wheat will be 5/10 f.o.b. ~ No Change. Dunedin, June 1 It is authoritatively stated that th& fusion of the interests between the P. and O. Company and Union Company will not affect the identity, personnel or methods of the management of the Company’s business. The directorate remains unaltered. Claim for Damages. Wellington, June 1 At the Supreme Oonrs GeoOamwelt Bued the Blackball Goal Company for £5Ol injuries while assisting in the discharge of coal. The defence contended that the injuries were not very serious and that the accident was unavoidable. The jury found that plaintiff was entitled to £4OO damages. The question of entering up judgment was deferred.