TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1921, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

I BY TEU'.GIt.U’II —I’Klt PRESS ASSOCIATION] OFT ON BAIL. CHRISTCHFRC'iI. Sept. 20. .las. Scott Main, ranger to Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, appeared at the Magistrate’s Court charged with having oil Sept, l ltli at Springston, attempted to murder Bartholomew McEvedy, by shooting hint with a revolver. Accused’s counsel applied tn have Him released nit hail. The Magistrate said as lie understood the present charge might; not he gone on with, and might he reduced to one of doing grieviotis bodily linriii, he would allow bail, accused in £li()(l and two .sureties of C3OO each. WELCOME RAIN. NEW PLYMOUTH, Sept 20 There was very heavy rain last nighl. after a lew days’ light warm rains, which has immediately improved dairying prospects. SOUTH SKA CASINO. .SOCIETY ISLAND VUNTUNE. AUCKLAND, Sept. 20 It is reported from Papeete, on Sept. sth, that the Fieneh Government has just granted an American Company a franchise to build and operate a drinking palace and casino within two miles of the capital of Society Island. The site occupies about fifty acres, and is a miniature paradise surrounded by coral rock. Accommodation for 200 guests will he provided in the lirst unit. Other units will he added as requited. It is unlikely the casino will he opened before ten months lie

GREY LYNX INQUEST. McMAHON IN BOX. AUCKLAND. Scpi. 10 At tin’ Jew inquest, the cross c.\iiminatiHti ol Thomas McMahon took pßlce, hut had not com hided when tly inquiry was adjourned; lor the day. The witness was very closely questioned as to his movements oil the night of the murder. In reply tn a question, McMahon said he must have been very drunk mi the Saturday evening, as lie did not remember anything. lie was asked this question "Tim Police asked you, did they not. it you were drunk, and you said that the deceased was not drunk, hilt that he had taken some drink, which could not be not if ed ml hint, and that you were in a similar condition?’ Witness: “Yes.”

A further question asked Mas: "If Hull was your slale m sobriety, you eo’ ld have lotnoinhered what happened that evcningl” Witness: 'Yes." Question: "You told Poiico- oi the times, ml bout remembering Witness : A e-.

Question : "And did yon no,lie tin times you gave Idled in |l:e whole evon-

Witness: “No.” Question : "Was tlxu just a coincidence?" Witness: "Yes.” The Coroner: "Why do you v; '. v "Yes." You say yolir object in giving the times was to clear yours,’ll. and now you say it was coincidence. Witness: "I could not remember. I was units guessing it." The witness had been in the box tor six hours when the proceedings terminated for the day. AUCKLAND. Sept. 2(1 At the inquest on .lea. 1 nomas McMahon was turtUer cross-examined, as to his movements about ten o clock mi Saturday night, but be could make no clear statement. • I cannot remember seeing anyone, lie said. "It makes no diHeronco to me.” His Worship —"R may leak ■ a lot of difference." V.sked if lie was with Jew about tlaii time, he replied "No, that I know of.” HOCKEY FINAL DRAW. I* \I.M FBS’TON NORTH. s>’|>t. ?0. The final of the Niw /.calami ladies hockey championship was played thimorning and resulted in a dm", W ‘ Ilington four goals, Poverty B>y lour goals. SOLICITOR IN TROUBLE. AUCKLAND. Sept. 2(1. At the Supreme Court. A<l<l<Llll<l l.aw Society made an application for a rule nisi, calling upon Arthur (. 1 neknoil, the surviving partner ot Hammond and Cracknel!, to show cause why lie should not be struck off the rolls, or suspended from practising as 1 solicitor. CraektH’ll. in a swot’ll statement said his linn received from the solicitor's lor Oliver Reed, farmer, L’3.000 and used this money for its own private purpose, with the consent of Oliver Reed ; that there were many other eases oi otnining and using clients trust funds with the knowledge and consent ol both partners in most eases. 1 hat tin re is now ill the trust account of the linn a sum not exceeding £2o(); that limits funds amounting to at least £10.0(10 have been misappropriated by I be firm and partners thereof. Justice Adams said Cra, knell had been very open and frank. A rule nisi wits granted as asked for.