TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1920, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

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WOOLSTON FIRE. OHEjSTCHjJROii, Sopt. J.l'. At tine Woolston fire, the plant, building, and raw stock were insured in Commercial Union Assurance Coy. for £9,770, covering about half of Hill’s losses. In addition some £30,000 of Government stock was in store, the insurance on which is not available. PURCHASE OF COAL MINE. AUCKLAND, September 9.

For some time past negotiations have been pending between Wilson’s (New Zen,land) Portland Cement Co., and the Northern Coal Co., for the purchase of the latter’s mine at Waro, have just been completed, the transaction having been authorised by shareholders in 0 the respective companies. Wilson's Cement Co., has now entered into possession of the mine at Waro. This mine was opened up by the Northern Coal Co., in 1912-13. It consists of mining rights over an area, of 740 acres on the flat at Waro. The mine was closed down chiefly on account of want of trade at the time, which caused the directors to decide that it was not necessary to carry on work at two mines at one time. An electrical plant was ordered, to be ready when work was resumed. The electrical portion is now on the -ground, and in process of erection, and the balance is expected to come to hand within the next ?ix months. When erected this will be the most up-to-date plant of the kind in New Zealand, and should prove a great benefit not only to Wilson’s Cement Co , but also to the consumers generally, as it should enable more coal to l>o won than is required for the needs of the purchasing company. It is under stood that the price agreed upon is in the vicinity of £50,000.

ZIONIST MOVEMENT. DUNEDIN, September 9. A meeting of the Jewish community of Dunedin was held to-night to hear an address by Mr Israel Cohen, emissary of the executive of the Zionist organisation. The following resolution was iunanimously adopted:—“That tnis meeting of the Jewish community of Dunedin tenders its heartfelt thanks to the British Government for accepting the, mandate for Palestine, and pledges itself to do everything in its power, to assist the leaders of the Zionist movement in the restoration of Palestine.” In response to an appeal* a- sum of £3050 was contributed at the meeting. This amount, it is stated, will be considerably augmented. THE COAL TROUBLE. AUCKLAND, September 10. From Huntly comes the news that the Government has made no reply to the last communication of the mines, and the Union is stated to be “sitting tightf’ 'awaiting developments. It is understood that the policy of inaction on the part of the men will continue on the part of the men will continue until the Government mkes a move.

DEATH FROM BURNS. WELLINGTON, Sept. 12. Tlie ten-year-ohl daughter of Mrs EG. Zolirab, died yesterday at Herctunga, as the result of burns through her dress catching fire from the flame of a candle which she was carrying. CASHMERE SANATORIUM. CHRISTCHURCH, September 13. The. proposed transfer of control of pajshmere Military Sanatorium from the Defence Department- to the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board has been abandoned. The Hospital Boa(rd was to have tajk e n over the institution on iSeptember Ist. : but as a result of the urgent representations of nearly all the patients, the Government decided the Defence Department shall retain control. A special meeting of the Hospital Board was held to-day to consider the whole matter, when very strong except was taken to the attitude of the Department and of Surgeon-General McGavin. It was decided the whole correspondence he given to the newspapers so that the public might judge for themselves. It was also unanimously decided that unless the letters of General McGavin and his Department are withdrawn, the Board will enter into no further negotiations.