VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1921, Page 1

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

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A PROFESSIONAL FRACAS. AUCKLAND, February 8. At the Supreme Court the jury found Louis Le Crun not guilty on a charge of assault on Mrs. Alice Emery. The parties were vaudeville artists. Airs Kmery was injured, she allaged, by a blow struck by the accused at Fuller’s Opera House on November 24th. The defence was that the injuries were caused by falling.

SEVERELY INJURED.. WELLINGTON, February 8 At Ngaio Railway Station this morning, Airs Dote, an elderly lady, crossed in front of the New Plymouth express train, then stationary, not noticing the -incoming suburban train. She was knocked down by the engine ar I although thrown clear of the line, received severe injuries, and is now in the hospital. DEATH FROM SCALDS.

DUNEDIN, February h

John Joseph McGrath, aged Lj, months, died in the hospital as the result of scalds received by falling in i ttd> of water.

death of lady rider. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb 8. 'i’lie horse from which Mrs Moore was killed last night was owned by Thomas Gee, a North Canterbury farmer. Mrs Moore intended to ride it in the ladies’ hack class at tlio Dunedin Show. Mrs Aloore was riding the horse in view of t-ie show, and while attempting to break it from a trot to a cantor she pulled hard on the bridle, and the peculiar construction of the hit caused the horse suddenly to swerve, with the result that the rider fell off and landed on her head.

A PARLIAiMEXTAI! V TOUR

WHAKATANE, Feb 7

A meet ini' of representatives of the Borough. County, Hiirhour Board, Chamber of Commerce, and Mr Hocklex, M.P... made final arrangements for tlie Hast Coast. Parliament aft - tour. The Whakatane party picks up the party at Rotorua on the morning of Ceh Kjth,, and brines them throng.) the swamp. They visit Whakatane Show, and will he entertained in the evening. They journey via Ruatoki on February <th to Xukukou, where the (lishorne train picks them up. Thirtyone Parliamentarians are expected.

CAMBRIDGE LOAN POLLS

CAMBRIDGE, Feb

The poll of ratepayers in the Cambridge Road District on the loan proposals resulted in the loan of £4,500 be mg rejected by 204 votes to 80. ft was proposed to spend £3,500 in laying a concrete road for 20 chains at Hautapu, leading to the factory and railway station, and £IOOO for the purchase of gravel pits and reserves. The loan of £27,000 for concreting roads radiating from Hautapu factory, was rejected by 132 votes to 41. The loan of £27,000 for concreting the Cam-bridge-Hamilton road was rejected bv 228 votes to 45,

CHANGES TO HE MADE

WELLINGTON, Feb. 8

The Hon W. H. Herrins left for England to-day by the Arawn. While away from New Zealand he will remain a member of the Executive without portfolio. A re-arrangement of Cabinet portfolios. consequent on Ills departure, will be announced' In tlie course of a few days, and il is probable that a new appointment to the Cabinet will also be made known before the early session in March. As the Prime Minister will take charge of the Customs tariff revision, it is probable that he will decide to transfer some of his present fortfolios to other Ministers. It is possible' that the Railway Departpartmen't will lit l placed in other hands, but that Mr Massey will retain control of Finance. CHANGE IN WELLINGTON TEAM. WELLINGTON, Feb .8. A change fs announced in the Wellington team to play the Australians. H. McGirr being unable to take part owing to recent illness, the vacancy will bo filled by W. Barclay. Thu final selection of the Australian team will be made to-niorr-ow, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. WESTPORT, Feb 8. Mr H. E .Holland M.P., leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party, today wired the Prime Minister, asking him to supply every member of Parliament immediately wit.i a copy of the cable which he has received from Mr Lloyd George, which has influenced the Cabinet to convene Parliament on March 10th to decide whether Mr Massey shall proceed to England for the, Im perial Conference. In his telegram Mr Holland urges that members should bo in a position when Parliament, meets to fully discuss the matter covered by the invitation, and to be dealt with by the Imperial Conference.

A JOCKEY KILLED. INVERCARGILL, Feb 8. Sydney James Hogg, of Orepuki, who was seriously injured in the head through a fall from the steeplechaser Kildow at Orepuki last Thursday, died in Riverton hospital on Monday night. Deceased was 22 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child.

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DEATH UNDER ANAESTHETIC.

INVECARGILL, Feb. 8

Elsie Beatrice Glossier, aged 16 years, who resided with her parents at Awarua Plains, died in the Southland Hospital this morning while under an anaesthetic. Deceased underwent an oper ation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids, which was successfully completed. Afterwards, however, it was noticed that she was not breathing, though the heart was beating. Artificial respiration was/unavailing.

-SHORTAGE OF EMPLOYMENT AUCKLAND, Fob 8. The clothing factories in Auckland are experiencing' a slack period now. A fair number of female workers have been put, off employment. In some cases it is reportsd that the laotory staffs have been put off temporarily. Yesterday one factory proprietor received applications for work from fitteen girls, mostly costume hands. THE CASE OF BARCLAY. DUNEDIN, Feb 8. The E.F.C.A. local branch held a meeting to-night to consider the question of disrating of Engineclriver Barclay. A telegram was received from Mr McArley, General Secretary, who stated that he was in Wanganui on Sunday and did not receive the Union's communication till to-day. He was calling a'meeting of the Executive for to-morrow, and advised the l nion to slay its hand in the meantime. The Union decided to agree to this. THE KAITANGATA DISPUTE. DUNEDIN, Feb 8. At a meeting of the Kaitangata Minors’ Union held to-night a report was received from M-r R. Penman, President of the UnioiP, who has returned from Wellington; also a letter from J. C. Arbucklo, secretary of the .Miners’ Federation. Mr Arbmkle’s letter advised tin-" members'of the Union to return to work.

A secret ballot was taken on t.n question and the meeting decided oi the resumption ot work uncondition ally, at, the earliest possible opportun ity. CARPENTER’S WAGES. PROPOSED REDUCTION IN WKU LTNGTON. WELLINGTON, Feb 8. It, is reported that the Wellington Builders and Contractors decided that in future carpenters are not to receive more than 2s 9d per hour. This wfll bt> a uniform rate for city and suburban work. Hitherto 3s 9d was given for suburban work. Workmen are objecting strongly to the reduction arid as a result several contractors have lost, all their carpenters. It is pointed outthat the rate decided upon, 2s 9d is con siderably in excess of the award rate which does not exceed 2s 4d per hour. The men meet to-morrow to discuss the position. While it is admitted that there may be some difficulty in enforcing uniform wages on all jobs, contractors are reported to be determined to stand firm as far as possible.

RECEPTION OK IMMIGRANTS

WELLINGTON, Feb. 9

The Wellington Presbytery discussed at length the question of the reception of immigrants. It "as stated the Church of England and Salvation Army wore taking great care of their people, and other churches were also interesting themselves. Rev Shirer said the matter had been under consideration since last July, and the -Minister had been interviewed. The Presbytery was conferring with the Church of England and Methodists. Eventually a resolution was carried that a committee be appointed to make arrangements for receiving Presbyterian immigrants, and again interview the proper authorities, insisting on equal rights with other denominations in offering access to thenpeople,