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Hokitika Guardian, 6 April 1921, Page 3

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VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

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AFRICAN WAR VETERANS

WELLINGTON, This Day

The Minister of Defence informed the local Returned Soldiers Association that South African veterans will be placed on the same footing as men serving in the late war, in the matter of medical treatment in case of a recurrence of war disabilities, also for the reissue of artificial limbs.

EDUCATION BOARD DECISION

HINDU TEACHER NOT WANTED

AUCKLAND, This Day

The question of employing a Hindu as teacher under the Education Board wits discussed by the Board last night. An application was received from a, Hindu for employment its probationer and was referred to the Department for an opinion. The reply from the Department stated there was no objection to the applicant being employed. When the reply was read by the Secretary, Mr Pardie said he would like the Board’s direction in regard to such an appointment. Mr J. Boddie said as a matter of principle he strongly objected to the employment of men of tho coloured races in our schools. There were applicants of our own blood for positions as teachers. The education of our children was of the utmost importance. It was the duty of the I Board to exercise extreme care regarding appointments. Mr Boddie’s tno- ! tion that the applicant lie not employed, was carried without dissent. I ’(>STP()NING ACT!ON. DUNEDIN, April 6. i The war memorial committee (ms jNistponed for six months the attempt to raise funds, during the financial stringency. i MISSING FISHERMEN. I INVERCARGILL, April (i. i There is no trace of James Cook and George Hcriot, fishermen of Colac Bay missing with it. launch since last Thursday. A tragedy is feared. Portions of the boat engine-box, a benzine ease and tin were washed ashore. Both men lut'd long war service, and were strong swimmers. :

FOUND DROWNED. INVERCARGILL, April (j. .Limes MeFarlane, aged 70, a retired merchant was found drowned in Riverton estuary yesterday aftoarnoon. the governor. GREYMOFTH, April 0. The Governor-General arrives tomorrow evening from Recfton. A reception takes place in the Town Hall and dinner and hall on Friday evening. There will be arches and public and private bouses decorated. He leaves for Hokitika on Saturday.