TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1922, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

[by TELEGRAPH PER PRESS ASSOCIATION] BODY FOUND. AUCKLAND, Nov. 29 The body of an unknown woman about thirty, "’as found below a cliff near .Milford. AN lAIPORTANT APPEAL. WANGANUI, Nov. 29. Some years ago when the Railway Department imposed sorting charges on goods handled on wharves controlled by the Department, objection was made by local merchants, and a test action was taken by Hntrick and Company. The ease went through the local courts with varying successes and finally was sent to the Privy Council. A cablegram was received bv Hr Hatrick this morning from London announcing that the Company was successful flits appeal to the Council. The decision, it is understood, affects all ports where wharves are controlled hy the Railway Department. SUPREME COURT. I AUCKLAND, Nov. 29. At the Supreme Court, AVilliam Hanson was sentenced to five years prison for theft, breaking and entering. George Victor Clark, to three years reformative treatment for arson at Tauranga. William Angus for failing to account for £2-5, two years probation. Erie Robert'Burnett, breaking, theft and arson five years prison. Charles King breaking, entering, and theft to five years prison. MAY BEATS d'eAISKY. • AUCKLAND. Nov 27. A professional light-weight boxing contest of 15 rounds for a purse of £175 between H. May (Auckland), and P. Demsk.v (Queensland) was won on points by May aftei a good contest.

DEAN HYLAND. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov 29. The Very Rev. Dean Hyland had been for 25 years n charge of the Roman Catholic parish of Rangiorn. His ago was 55 years. He was a native of County Tipperary. Ireland, and was stationed for some time on the West Coast and at Ashburton. He assisted in opening a bazaar yesterday. Ho was found dead in bed this morning. lit- bad an attack ’of angina pectoris a week age BANKING FIGURES. WELLINGTON. Nov 29. With regard to ligiucs which have been quoted by po.riail speakers as to the alleged remissions of taxation granted to hanks, the hankers assert that tlie.se are inaccurate It is - pointed out tiiai for the Union Bank, the profit qticted is the result of the Bank’s whole business, most of which is outside New Zealand. The bank is not taxed in New Zealand on profits made n Australia and London. It ki alleged that the figures quoted for the Bank of New the National Bank and two* liilbii ranee companies are wrong ior similar reasons. Tlie hankers also state that the reduction is being passed on to the public in shape ol lower interest for overdrafts.