TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1922, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

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AN APPEAL CASE. DUNEDIN, March 1

Judge Sim delivered judgment this morning in the case of Dunedin StarrBowkett Society versus Minister of Stamp, Duties. The question at issue was whether "the principal sum secured hy mprtagage to the Society was £IOO or £125, the latter being the sum advanced and the premium thereon. The Commissioner had assessed £l2-5 for Stamp Duty, 'lne Judge said the payment of premium was not optional, and could not be regarded as in the nature of interest. It was properly treated as principal. 'JJae assessment was confirmed.

GRANTED PROBATION. NAPIER, March 1

Morgan Davies, the Hawke’s Bay sheep-farmer who stood his trial on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of a 6V year-old hoy, near Hastings, in November last was admitted to probation for three years, during which time Davies is to be prohibited, and must not drive a ear. His Honour said he was satisfied accused was drunk at the time of the time of the accident, when he failed to stop after knocking the child down. His Honour said Hie Jury’s recommendation to mercy had persuaded him to admit the prisoner to probation.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT INCIDENT

AUCKLAND, March 1

Replying to an attack by Doctor McKihbon, regarding plague precautions at Auckland, Hon. C. J. Parr says McKibbons renl grievance is that he resents the presence here of his senio r officer, Dr prengley, who lias been placed at his (Mr Parr’s) request to supervise plague precautions. Auckland, M Parr added, was a danger spot, and lie would take no risk that could be avoided. The incident would become the subject of an enquiry, and action by the Public 'Service Cbmmissioner and executive head of the Department of Health. JAP TRAINING SHIP. AUCKLAND, March 1. Shipping arrivals include the Japanese training ship Taisei Maru, claimed by the owners to be the finest and most up-to-date craft yet built for the sole training of officers of the mercantile marine.