TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1922, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[by telkgiiai*n-—eer chess association] A JOCKEY’S LICENSE. WANGANUI, Sept. 15.

An appeal by Ernest Goldfinch against the decision of the Licensing Committee of the Racing Conference, in not granting an application for a jockey’s license for 1922-23, was heard by Messrs Perret, Vallunee and (UkhL who came to the conclusion that Goldfine!) should lie given another chance, and recommended tiiat he be granted a conditional jockey’s license dating from Ist January next. Y.D. ENQUIRY. WELLINGTON, S-.pt. 15 At the venereal disease inquiry today Mr Malcolm Eraser, Government Statistician, wrote quoting the resolution of the Empire Statistical C.'onlereneo, that confidential notification of causes of death would remove the present systematic error, due to lack of candour, under the system of open certification.

Dr Buck described the prevalence of disease among the Maoris. He oln'n • ed that it was first introduced by whalers and traders in early clays. It, was less evident now than among tb whites, and comparatively rare. Th • Maoris were not a source rf danger to tlie whites; the contrary was ratler ti e case.

Among the evidence opposing compulsory notification was a letter from Lady -Stout, who urged the evidence showed that there was very little venereal disease in the Dominion, and no evidence that patients would willingly attend clinics, and the fact had been eamouHagcd that secret inlormation, and compulsory examination of women which was legalised indecent assault by the State, and police supervision must follow notification it it is t > he effective.

Major Winton. of the Salvation .Army, stated that as the result of long experience in social work, as well as a padre with troops that he was a strong advocate of compulsory notification. Those who thought education etc. was sufficient did not display adequate acquaintance with the subject.

REFORM CANDIDATE FOR WESTLAND.

GREYMOUTH. Sept. 10

Mr .Jess 1 Steer, Chairman of the Grevmmith Harbour Board, will he the official Reform candidate Dr Westlan : at the general election.

NELSON BONING. NELSON, S ot. 10

Light weight.—Rohho (Blackball) knock 'd out Braiiglian < Blenheim) in the third round.

Ely weight.—Neshit (Nelson) heat Stevens 'West Coast) on points.

In a special bent, Spiers defeated Simons on points after a line exliibi-