TELEGRAMS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1921, Page 4

TELEGRAMS

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.football eights. DUNEDIN, Aug. 5. At a meeting of the Otago Rugbj Union, the secretary of the New Zealand Rugby Union wrote advising that the rights for taking still and moving photographs of the lest match had been included in a contract let to a photographic firm. Several speakers, including the -chairman, strongly condemned the action of the New Zealand Union, also for not permitting the newspapers to publish the names of the teams the day before the match. No resolution was passed, but the chairman said he thought all these matters should be noted with a view to their discussion at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union. He added it was a very petty and mercenary proceeding on the New Zealand Union’s part to sell the rights in connection with an amateur isport like football. OTAGO HOSPITAL BOARD. WELLINGTON, Aug. 4. One of the liveliest fights last ses i was over an amendment in the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Act which legalised the formation of a now hospital district lor South Otago. This was secured against strong opposition from Dunedin members in particular. but after stonewalls and other difficulties the measure was passed and a commission comprising Messrs Boynton, S.M., and Collins, was s et up to allocate assets from the old board for the benefit of the new body. This commission lias reported to the Minister of Hospitals, who informed a Importer that it recommends, having regard to the broad merits and equities of the matter as between the two hoards, that the sum of £1'3,958 be paid by the old hoard to the new South Otago Hospital Board. The commission, however, expresses doubt whether the term “property” as used in the Act technically includes an award of money. “I may Say,” remarked Mr Parr, “ that I discussed this point with the Crown Law officers, who are also of the view that an Order-in-Council on these lines would probably ho ultra vires. To meet such a contingency the commissioners recommend continuation of the report by the Legislature.” When asked if he intended introducing legislation to cover thi s unique position the Miniter stated that lie preferred to make no further comment. ft RIFLE SHOOTING. WELLINGTON, Aug. 1 At a meeting of the executive Council of the Dominion Rifle Association Col onel R. ,J. Collins referred to a proposed drastic change in the constitution of tieassociation. He said that the Defence Department was desirous of encouraging rifle shooting. This could bo best done by maintaining the D.R.A.. under its present constitution, as a separate ami :!i s:t inet unit. A team could repro sent the ( oinmoitwealt!i at the ne.v champion- -ip meeting at Tientliam. It "a.-, also expected that both Victoria and New South Wales wonhl he well represented. The iirsi pii;;.- in each match .had been increased to CIO, air tin- otlieis raised propnri innately, the tic.il m each match being L’l2’2. t'isley and Trent ham Aggregate prize I'sts had been increased in L’ltiO each, i he date of the next association cham-pionship-meeting is Mareli '-’ml. ELECTORAL DISTRICTS. WELLINGTON, Aug. 5 Inc duty ol the representation coin-inis-ioners when Dior receive detaih ie- ills ot the last census will he to d ' ale the population quota which shah he necessary to const it me an electoral disiiiel. This quota will lie ascertain'd bv dividing the population of New /’ealand. with 2N per cent added to that in rural areas, by the number ol Kuropean members (76). Wi|b the quota ascertained, the North and South Island commissioners will meet separately and iix the- boundaries of the districts. Ii is iinliicpated that on this occasion the North island will gain two seats at Hu expense of the South. The work of the commissioners is hound to take some months. Alter the boundaries are published, object ions to them may lie made. The new districts! will he the basis of representation lor I In- Parliament to he elected next year. BURG LARS CAUGHT. TWELVE CHARGES. AUCKLAND, Aug. 8 An extensive series of burglaries involving 12 charges of having stolen money and goods, of a total value of C 129 10s fid, were admitted at the Police Court by Reynolds Blythe, alias Perrin and Jack Hanley, alias Haywood. Both are 22 years old. Blythe admitted 12 charges of attempted breaking and entering and theft. Hanley admitted complicity in ten of them. The offences were committed at business places, the accused being surprised by the police when attempting to enter an outfitters shop. A quantity of goods, a jemmy and a. sandbag were seized hv the police. They were-committed for sentence. The charges on which Blythe and Hanley were committed for sentence were nine of breaking and entering and theft, and three of attempted breaking and entering. Blythe admitted all, and Hanley all hut two charges of breaking, entering and theft. ASSAULTED BY MADMAN. HAWERA, August 3. Mr T. S. Hiekev, proprietor of tin* “Opunnke Times” had an unpleasant experience last week end. A man to whom Hio.ke.l Wild shown a good deal of friendly consideration entered his office and without provocation vigorously assaulted him. Mr Hiekev had to fight to keep his assailant off. Subsequently assistance became available and the man was arrested. After being medically examined, the assailant was committed to a mental hospital. GOVERNOR AT ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON, August 8. The Governor-General paid his first official visit to Ashburton and Metliven to-day, lacing enthusiastically received and brilliant weather favouring the civic functions at both centres.