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Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1922, Page 3

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FREEZING WORKS TROUBLE. WAITARA, March 2

Tlie fellmongery section at Boothwick’s freezing works refused to start work this mornilig, claiming they were not being supplied with reasonable equipment, there being an absence of overalls to protect adequately their clothing and skin from tlib chemicals used. The firm say the issue is sufficient.

LYTTELTON MEN RESUME. CHRISTCHURCH, .March l The waterside workers at Lyttelton who refused to work the Errol’s cargo of bulk sulphur, on tliie ground that it was dirty cargo, unless paid increased ra es, resumed work this morning on the understanding that tlie dispute would he referred to the National Disputes Committee for decision. SIR J. WARD’S CUP. AUCKALNf), .March 1 On the presentation of the Sanders Cup to the crew of Inc “Desert Gold,” Sir Joseph Ward announced that lie would donate a cup to he known as the Tasman Cup, for competition between New Zealand and Australian yachts. MARTON SHOW.

MARTON, .March 1

A show with record entries and a large attendance was opened by the Hon .Mr Massey to-day. He was accorded a hearty welcome. He congratulated the agriculturalists and pastoraiists of the Dominion on the improved outlook for primary produce. There still was room for improvement. He urged an improved system of marketing, and that the producers export only the very host. Since tlie formation of the meat pool, he said, a good deal had been done in securing fairer prices for produce. The Board of Control that was guiding the destiny of tlie meat pool was a first class combiilatioil, prepared to give their time and experience for the benefit of the Dominion. Since the pool was formed, freezing and freight charges and storage had been reduced. Tlie Port of London Authorities had assured them that every facility would lie given for discharging New Zealand ships. The London meat trade had been stirred up, to tlie benefit of New Zealand prices. Already a lingo sum in advance of tlie slump prices had been received. When the Board got under way, he expected greater results. According to a .statement of bis actuaries in Loudon tlie sales showed an increase to Unpeople of tlie Dominion to the extent of £2,500,000. lie stressed that the producers were not out to make a corner

SPEECH BY .MR MASSEY. WELLINGTON, .March 2

Speaking at Marlon Show yesterday Mr Massey congratulated agriculturalists and pastoraiists on the improved outlook for primary products, but said there was still room for improvement. He urged a better system of marketing and that only the host, produce Pc exported. Since the meat pool had 1 ecu formed, a good deal had been done in securing fairer prices for produce, freezing, freight and storage charges had bee iireduced and the Port of London Authority had given an assurance that all facilities for discharge el produce would bo afforded to New Zealand ships. London meat trade bad -t:r:• *d up and New Zealand prices bad Ireadv advanced considerably beyond the slump level. Government actuaries in London estimated Now Zealand people had already benefited to the extent of two and a half millions sterling. Producers were not out to corner the market.

AHBUCKLE FURTHER REMANDED WELLINGTON, March 1.

Tire case against John Arbuekle was called in the Magistrate’s Court to-day, lmt it was not proceeded with. When the accused appeared in the dock, his Counsel, Mr C. A. L. Treadwell, ro:te and asked for an adjournment for a week, explaining that lie had not had sufficient time to go into the details of the defence, as Arbuekle was only released on bail last Monday. The remand, which was not opposed by Mr W. Perry, Counsel for the prosecution, was granted, and bail was allowed, as previously, namely £750 in oiie surety. INQUEST VERDICT. 'DUNEDIN, Mar.li 2 At the inquest on the hoy Steven, drowned in the M.olvneaux river on Sunday, the jury found that water wings were the cause of the accident, adding a rider that these were unsafe f:r a hoc to bathe with. STRIKES A ROCK. STEAMER TAIYUAN. AUCKLAND. March 2 A wireless received at 1.30 this morning states the steamer Taiyuan bound from Hongkong to Sydney, struck Nnres Rock, and is making for Cowen, 725 miles from Brsibane. FOUND IN HARBOUR. DUNEDTN, March 2. Tlye hodv of Alfred E. Jenkins, single, and a member- of tbe firm of Coil 11, Somerville and Wilkie, Ltd., was found in the harbour this morning.