VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1921, Page 4

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT.

DOMINION WHEAT

ASHBURTON, April 29

A statement on the position in regard to the purchase of wheat from farmers who had not been able to quit stocks recently was made by tile Hon I\. Nosworthy to-day. Tie said: “Some concern has been evinced by growers as to tiie Government’s intention regarding the surplus of millers’ wheat, which cannot be taken over by millers at present. I am pleased to be able to say that farmers can look for relief in the matter, and I have approved of a scheme which will enable the wheat control officers to take over all good milling wheat from growers, and pay for it as soon as delivery has been made into approved stores. I*nil instructions have been issued to registered Government brokers, and the scheme is now in operation. Farmers will now be able to'dispose of their wheat as soon as it has been threshed and placed in approved stores. 1 might add that there have been several difficulties to overcome in connection with the matter, which accounts for any delay that has occurred in formulating a satisfactory arrangement to deal with the position that has arisen.”

GAZETTE NOTICES.

IMPORTATION OF EGG-PULP PRC

TIIBITEI)

WELLINGTON, April 28

An Order-in-('ouncil prohibits the importation into New Zealand of eggpulp and white or yolk of eggs, whether desiccated, liquid, frozen or other, also any similar preparation of eggs, save with the consent of the Minister of Customs on the recommendation of the Board of Trade.

The importation of gas-cookers also is prohibited. Expenses of education board members are the subject of a Gazette notice. Fares actually payable for conveyance, use of own horse or vehicle, 8d per mile both ways ; stabling or fares for special conveyance when member absent from •home, .Cl per day of 2-1 hours or portion of a day. Regulations under the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act, 1920, are gazetted. The following goods are classed as dangerous:—Petroleum spirit, liquids or materials cxmsistiug wholly or in part of acetone, carbon bisulphide or other, and having a true flashing point at less than 73deg Fnhr. ; petroleum oil, methyl alcohol, turpentine or turpentine substitutes, absolute alcohol, methylated spirits or spirits of wine, phosphorus (yellow), calcium earhide. fuel oil when stored in hulk. The regulations prescribe conditions ot storage, the period for marking, conveyance and testing of such goods, for procedure in ease of accidents, issue oi licenses and fees payable. Additional regulations gazetted with regard to the census of production provide that the owners of every factory using timber in its operations shall state the amount and kind ol timber to he used, and the purposes it is to lie used for. Owners of sawmills, sash and dooi factories, arc required to give full particulars as to the character, quantity and cost of timber used, power available, piineipal products, etc.

NORTH ISLAND PRISONS

INSPECTION BY MINISTER

WELLINGTON, April 29

The Minister in charge of prisons (the Hon. E. P. Lee) lias just completed a tour of inspection of the prisons and prison camps in the North Island, with the Commissioner of Prisons. The object of tbe tour was to look into the general work of the prisons and consider suggested improvements, particularly regarding the treatment ot well conducted prisoners. Tho Minister also visited the inebriate institutions on Pnkatoa and Roto Ron Islands, and the Wnikcrin prison farm. The Minister stated there was no doubt that the work being carried out on the prison farm was of the very best. He expressed himself as very well snti; tied with nil lie had seen.

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION WELLINGTON, April 29

The New Zealand Rugby Union decided that there sholl be mic intcr-Island match this season, to be played at Christchurch on July 2nd. It was also decided that a British team bo invited to visit New Zealand in 1922, and a French team he invited for 1923, and that a New Zealand team shall visit Britain in 1924.

CENOTAPH IN WELLINGTON

WELLINGTON, April 29

The local branch of the Returned So] diers’ Association is inaugurating a movement to establish a permanent cenotaph near Parlinimqnt Buildings. The cost of erecting a monument thirty feet high in white marble is estimated at £2OOO. An endeavour is being made to get tho school children interested in tho project, and it is hoped that the cenotaph will be erected by next Anzac Day.

TUTANEKAI TO VISIT THE

ISLANDS,

WELLINGTON, April 29

The Timarii Harbour Board to-day adopted a superannuation scheme which will cost them £7OO per annum.

The State Advances Office has decided to lend the Board £9OOO for the purpose of erecting dwellings .for their employees. The loan is for 36$ years, and the interest 4$ per cent. Mr F. J. Rolleston was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Board. THE HINDU PROBLEM. AUCKLAND, April 29. While a large number of Hindus have lately ‘ arrived in Auckland, it is evident that many are anxiously waiting for a chance to leave. A representative of Cook’s Agency stated to-day that the Orient Company had recently agreed to carry a certain number from Sydn y every month, and the Auckland agents were notified as to how many would he taken. Ten left for gydney by the last boat, and six would be taken in May. In the meantime there were about 20

Hindus op Cook’s Hindu waiting list