TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1918, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

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WELLINGTON, Nov. 27

At the S -U. Court, three men, named Casey ,McDonald, and Denham, got three months, without the option for assaulting Constable Hunt, who had only just returned to duty after an attack of inlluenza. The Magistrate denounced what lie called these “cowardly and brutal assaults,” and refused to inflict a mere fine .

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. WAini, Nov. 27

The business premises of Wallace and Co. were burglariously entered a t an early hour this morning. A safe containing over £4OO was dynamited. Evidently alarmed by the loud explosion the thieves when in the act of achieving their object decamped. The contents of the safe were found intact.

£SOO VOTED. WELLINGTON, This Day. The Harbour Board voted £SOO to ;ho Mercantile Marine fund.

A STRONG PROTEST. WELLINGTON, This Day. A resolution strongly against the return of tlie German colonies, was passed by the Harbour Board. FRANCE FUND. WELLINGTON, This Day. The sum of £14,500 has been banded to the premier for the tribute to France Fund which will be sent to the High Commissioner.

THE CITY SERVICES. WELLINGTON. This Pay Only forty men are now away from the tramways, but there is only a slight improvement in the telegraph and postal services.

THE COUNCIL’S POWERS. WELLINGTON, This Day

The Mayor says the Council’s legal adviser states the existing powers are insufficient to enable the Council to control cleanliness. They could not condemn houses but could only report to the Health Department. The Minister took up a different attitude and declared the Council had power. It was highly necessary to settle the matter and prevent overlapping between the Hospital Board, City Council, and Health Department.