TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1917, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association.— Copyright THE WOOL CLIP. WELLINGTON, This Day. . The Dominion conference of Farmers Union passed a resolution expressing the opinion that the offer of tne Imperial Government to purchase the next season’s wool clip at the same price and same terras as last y*e»r is satisfactory hut demanding that the Domini oh. Govemm)e*it should stipulate thap payment must bo made for the net weight namely no drafts allowance; also that valuers should adhere strictly to the schedule. NEW ZEALAND HONOURS. WELLINGTON, This Lay. The High Commissioner cables that the following honours have been awarded to New Zealanders. . i Military Cross to Lieut. Harora J Spoight. Distinguished Conduct Medal t» Temporary H. Anderson, Rifleman W. T. Dougins, J. Hanson. Sergetint Major V. G. Hunter, Sergeants S. Robinson, H. Strutbers, J. H. Tapljn, and J- A. Taylor. Mentioned in despatches, Colonel E. W. C .Chaytor, ‘Lieut Colonel D. A. Chaytor, Captain (Temporary Major) C. E. Hercus. Major (Temporary Lieut Colonel) A. M. Samuel, and Major J. H Whyte. FAILING TO ACCOUNT. CHRISTCHURCH. This Day. At the Police Court, W. W. Allender a bankrupt and land Estate agent, was convicted on two charges of failing to account for rents received. Sen- • tenoe was postponed pending further investigai^nSUPREME COURT. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. At the Supreme Court, Edwaru Henry Yeado n aged 21, was convicted of stealing goods valued at £6l, the property of a Motor Coy. which employed him. Ho was ordered t 0 come up for sentence when called on. a "stiff fine. AUCKLAND, July 27. At tho Police Court, George Keve n charged with betting ns a bookmaker on licensed premises was fined £IOO. CHINESE GAMBLING DEN. AUCKLAND, July 27. A Chinaman named Harry Wong was fined £75 for keeping a gaming house. One Chinaman was fined £5 and seeen others £3 for being found on the premises.