TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1921, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

[by telegraph—per press association]

WOOL SALES POSTPONED. DUNEDIN, February 28

The Wool brokers’ Association held a meeting in conjunction with the wool buyers to-night, and it was decided that no sale could be held this week, but that an attempt would be made to bold one on March Ist. provided that' shipping facilities were available. SUGAR FROM AUSTRALIA. WELLINGTON, February 21. The Hon. E. P. Lee (Minister of Industries and Commerce) states that 1 further 1000 tons of sugar have been purchased from Australia, to relieve the shortage here. Early shipment is being arranged. FALL OVER CLIFF. ARTHUR’S PASS, February 19. An elderly man named Harwich, residing at Woolston, bad an unpleasant experience at Arthur’s Pass last night. He was holiday-making at the Pass, and while hill climbing yesterday lie fell over a cliff. As he failed to return in the evening. Search parties were organised and Harwich was found this morning. Beyond a very nasty bruise on the head lie' suffered no injury, but would have been unable to get out of the predicament without help. MAJOR NEALE, M.R.C.V.S. HAWERA, February 19. The death occurred in the hospital this morning of Major C. R. Neale M.R.C.V.S. Majdr Neale received a severe kick from a horse a few days ago while performing an operation. 1-Ie graduated at Edinbcrgli University and came to Now Zealand in 1899 to join the Government veterinary surgeon’s staff, coining to Ilawera nine years ago. He had a distinguished military service. He wont as a votoiinarv 'surgeon with the First South African Contingent and later took obi horses with the Tenth Contingent, establishing a record, tly? losses sustained being only sixteen or seventeen. Deceased also served in Gallipoli, and Fcrypt, and Was mentioned in despatches He was congratulated by Dr Roakes for bis service. Major Neal’s death is a great loss to stock owners, because of his- qualifications and experience. He was unmarried, and had no relatives in New Zealand. APPLES AND HOLD-UP.

NELSON, Feb 22. The steamer Hororata was to .have taken thirteen thousand cases ot Nelson apples to England, and the fruit is now being assembled. Word was received this morning that the V''lnsiders would not load the apples. The Kaitoa was load.ng seven thousand cases to-day for transhipment to o>‘ Hororata and another si* L.onsnnd cases on Thursday. Every effort is b - in" made to secure the Hororata s loading. If unsuccessful, it means a he.iv> loss to Nelson growers and waste o portion of a. whole year’s work. NEW DIVORCE LAW. DUNEDIN, February 22. In the Supreme Court t lns morning n husband petitioned, for n Jivmve under Section 4 of the Marriage Law Amendment Act, 1920. Petition-.- > counsel said the parties had been separated as a result of differences, under a deed of separation, since December, 1911. They had lived apart over sire. Counsel asked the Judge’s guidance ; s t 0 how far ‘hey should probe into the conduct of the parties. .Irstiie Sim replied that apparent 1> all. that had to be proved was that the parties had been married and that lie deed cl separation was in full fyree and continued in full tom- let a period not less than three years. It didn’t matter really who had been to blame for the separation. The Ac* might have been worded more clearly. The petitioner, tinder the terms of ft Act was entitled to a decree nisi for dissolution of marriage. This would be granted,, hut it had better .he moved fur the Court to make it absolute at the end of three months in ease of at y fresh light being thrown upon the interpetati.oll of the Section of the Act in the meantime.

THE COMING SESSION. WELLINGTON, Feb. 22. The coming session is expected to last 10 days. Besides finance, urgent business will be taken if any is pie-, sented. Mr Massey has to bo leave by the middle of April and hopes to return in time for the session to start at the end of September. IRON MANUFACTURE. NELSON, Februory 22. The steamers Kmvhai and Flora, now hero, have been engaged in transferring a blast furnace, plant, and machinery for the Onakaka iron and steel company. It, is estimated that iron will lie manufactured within six months at Onakaka. R.SX SQUABBLE. AUCKLAND, February 22. 'fhe Auckland Returned Returned Soldiers Association Executive after hearing Messrs Andrews and Long, endorsed their action in resigning from the Dominion Executive.