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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1920, Page 3

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SUPREME COURT, DUNEDIN, August 25

At the Supreme Court, beforo Justice Sim, the grand jury found “no bill” in the case of William and Norman Mclntosh, -charged with rape on a married woman at Tokonui. Accused were discharged.

OBITUARY. DUNEDIN, August 25. Mr Donald Reid of the firm of Reid and Lemon, solicitors, son of the late Mr Donald Reid, died in his office this afternoon. Deceased, who was a member for Taieri in the House of Representatives from 1902 to 1908.

I KILLED ON RAILWAY, j DUNEDIN, August 25. An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of a man apparently named Angus Shaw at Wingatni on Monday morning as the result either of a fallen from a train or being struck in some other way. The evidence given I showed that when the train pulled up ' -t Wingutui, the body was found lying between the rails which a train had recently passed over. The body was ■ badly mangled. Marks showed that . the body had been dragged about 20 ' yards. A railway ticket found in dei ceased’s pocket was issued at Dunedin i and showed that it had been issued tliot j day, and boro the punch of the guard jon tlie Otago central train. The- guard . of this train, in evidence, surmised that . deceased had got off the train at WinI catui and was trying to board it while it was in motion. A constable who examined the body found two letters, one being a note to R. K. Smith, of Tarras, apparently deceased’s prospective employers, and the other to “Dear Angus,” and signed “Ruby.” The latter was enclosed in an envelfl)*e and addressed “A. Shaw, e/o Mr Tvler Livery Stables, Rangiora.” There also vas a savings bank book, issued at Christchurch, which was badly torn, and a wallet containing £33 in notes and cash and a railway ticket, Dunedin to Clyde. A telegram received by the Superintendent of Police from “Ruby,” was to the effect she knew deceased. He had no relatives in -New Zealand, all his relatives being in Australia. Correspondence showed that deceased’s name was in all probability Angus Shaw, and that lie was known about Rangiora, following the occupation of a farm labourer. From appcaranc-es, deceased would he about 35. The inquest was adjourned sine die pending fur they inquiries by the police regarding identity.

A WINDOW SMASHED. WELLINGTON, Aug. 26. J. H. Carr, featherweight champion boxer, was committed on a charge of smashing a plate glass . window and theft of a. pair of boots.

BUTTER. PRICES. WELLINGTON, Aug. 26. The New Zealand Butter Committee ball received an offer from the Imperial Government of 280 s per ewt, this to hold good to January 31st. The Commitee cabled and asked the date be made July 31st, to coincide with other contracts, which it hopes will be accepted. The offer to Ausralia was 240 s which New Zealand refused. It is presumed the Imperial Government will have to give more to Australia.

EXPLAINED. GISBORNE, August 26. It has now been definitely established that the steamer Kia. Ora was twelve mill's off Gable end f/oreltind from noon on Sunday till 6.30 at night. She then steamed to the northwards of East Cape and there can Be little doubt that this was the steamer seen from Rototahi station. The Kia- Ora was at Tokomaru Bay loading on Friday when the storm came up and she put'to sea, cruising about off Gable End foreland on Sunday, under easy steam. No whistle was blown. DETAILS OF MURDER. AUCKLAND August 26. Eyre’s home is in cultivated paddocks, recently ploughed. There are no footprints on this, or on the space between it and the window. There was outside of the window a small truck on wheels, standing on which a man of medium weight could rest a gun barrel on the window ledge. Evidence points that the shot was fired at close quarters probably from a double barrelled gun. There were one or two guns in the house, but these showed no evidence- of having beep recently discharged. The murderer evidently took away with him the weapon with which the crime was committed. There are no further developments.

WELLINGTON’S RELIEF. WELLINGTON, August 26. There was a general feeling of relief that the deadlock on the’ wharves has ended. Considerable interest was taken in the call for waterside labour this morning. The call with respect to the Japanese steamer Naikai Mary, laden with super phosphates was made just before 8 o’clock and it was quite evident that the more militant section had cooled down very much since yesterday. Still a certain amount of patience had to be exercised, after about 20 minutes the full complement for the Moikai Marti was obtained and the way was then clear for the employment of other labour.

’Die announcement that fresh labour would be engaged was received with cheers and by 9 o’clock all the boats including some with coal, were being wotrked. The (first lot of fcoal was received at the power house soon after 10 o’clock and the tramway services were resumed about noon. The Karamea is dis charging her cargo of teal at Mnrmar wharf, but the Gas Coy is unable to say when the wants of its customers can be supplied again.

SUGAR DISPUTE. AUCKLAND. August 24. The sugar workers dispute was opened at the Arbitration Court. Mr Wright for the employers, said they did not want the union to ho run by Labour extremists. He thought it best to bring the dispute to the Arbitration Court.

SHORT WEIGHT BREAD. F. Varney, Public Health Inspector (Mr Park) v. Thomas Spence, a charge of selling as a 21b loaf of bread one that only weighed lib 150z5., and pleaded 1 guilty. Defendant stated that the' bread had been taken from the oven 1 straight into the cart and had been carried for six hours before the sale, and to this he attributed the loss of weight. His Worship said the shortage was small, and apparently there was no intention to be dishonest. However he would have to convict and order pay'ment of costs 7s, and counsel’s fee £3 3s. j A further charge against D. Spence arising out of the same circumstances, | was withdrawn by leave. j SUNDAY TRADING. !, Police v. Wing Luis (Mr Murdoch) a , charge of keeping his shop open on Sun- j day, loth August, for the transaction J of business. Defendant pleaded not ,

guilty. Evidence was given by a lad of j 11J years, to the effect that on the even- j ing in question he saw the defendant i outside his shop, and gave him 2s 6d , for some mandarins and cigarettes. The | Chinaman went into the shop and wit- , ness stood outside. Then Constable ' Quinn came along, and knocked at the ! door. When the Chinaman came out j he gave witness his 2s 6d back. Con- j stable Quinn stated lie. came along and , knocked at the door. The Chinaman ! came out and after some talk went back into the shop and coming out gave the boy his- 2s 6d back. This was the case for the police. Mr Murdoch claimed that there was no case to answer, that there was no transaction of a bargain or sale and that the complete transaction must be within the public view. Sergt McCarthy said only the ap- - pearance of the Constable prevented the . completion of the transaction. There ( had been a sale, but not delivery. ] Defendant stated that the lad came ( ■to him and asked for 2s 6d change, 2s and a sixpence. Went inside- to get the change and while inside there was a loud noise on the door and the Constable was there. Gave the boy the money hack. Was going to church when tile hoy met him. It was too 1 dark inside the shop and as the hoy was ' in a hurry knocking, he gave the half- * crown hack. His Worship said he must believe the evidence of the boy in preference to that of the defendant. He would amend ■ the charge to that of trading and would convict, and order defendant to pay costs 7s.