TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1923, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

'by reuucr, a err—m: rimes association] | MOTOR-CYCLIC FATALITY. i DUNEDIN, Jan 1. William Mastic, butcher, of South Dunedin, while driving a motor-cycle and .side-car from Dunedin to Waikouaiti to-day. with Charles Phillip Aladell as a passenger, was kith cl nfstantly near Alert on. owing to the .side car tyre bursting. Abided was thrown out by was not injured. The cycle overturned and the protruding portion of the crank case penetrated Hastic-’s skull. Deceased leaves a widow and seven children, the eldest being about 16 years of age. .MOTOR ACCIDENT. NEW PLYMOUTH. Jan I. Four pei-sons worn seriously injured in a motor accident near Eilliani today, the car skidding and capsizing. Airs Kelleher (Kketabuiia) received a ‘Severe scalp wound. Air Keileber a broken collarbone. Airs Shannon and Airs Brandon were also injured. A FATALITY. BLENHEIM. dan I. .James Nieholl, 78. diet I in i’icton hospital from injuries received lour hours earlier by being knocked down by the Blenheim train at a level crossing. A WONDER FT’I. ESCAPE. INVERCARGILL. Jan I. A wonderful escape from death or serious injury wrur. nl at Fdeitdale op Saturday .when Airs and Aiks Dempster. in a motor car, acre run into by the south-hound express. They were going over a, level crossing and lailcd to notice the train, which crashed into them, and carried them in tin remains of their smashed ear from tlie crossing to the platform, a distance ol 170 yards, before the express pulled up. Both ladies were still in the front of the engine when, the train came to a .standstill. How they escaped terious injury i.s a mystery to lliose who witnessed the occurrence. All's Dempster i.s suli'eriiig from a broken rib am collarbone and Aliss Dempster is nm seriously hurt, but both are suffering from .shock rat Iter badly. Cl IA Al l’f( )NSI 11 P REGATTA. INVERCARGILL, dan I. The New Zealand Amateur Bowing Association's Chainpioii.ship Regatta was held at Chill' to-day. The events were interfered with by a slight hreezi which made the water choppy. Three of t lie chaiiipioushii*) events wen* rowed. and resulted: Single Sculls: —W. Stevenson (Anek land) I. St.Clair (Hamilton') 2. Alohsworlh (Hamilton) 3. Wellington also start**'!. Won hv two lengths and a half. Fours * The Cb.'impiiuiship I ’i * ; could mil 1,0 rowed ink il C* b> pen. o :ie**<;illlT of the rough water. Ihe race resulted: Wanganui Union (Healey. Ryland. .Sharp slid Combes) I. Avon (Chrixtcliu ndi) 2. Awartia (Blull) J. Won by a length after a good ran*. Double Sends: - Hamilton (SI Clair and Alolesworth) l. Wanganui l ni' o 2. Auckland A. Hamilton won easily. i*!*:i*OUM i’AitTY AUCKLAND, -iaii 2. An important meeting ol tut mens ~* the Government Party will In held in Willing! *m next vtok. n>• n Urn* pen lion of the Govenimeni end the Be form Party in re*p.* i admini-l r." live responsihilitie.s will I"* , ouddeiad. The projected short ecssial) will mv.i.ai.ly open aboiiL February lit!'. A SUDDEN DEATH. CHRISTCHURCH. .L*n 2. Georg.' I .lid**, ig Ring.-, aged (,'!. drop peil dead oil Addington Trotting coin.-c ibis afternoon during. Ibe pi a ■ <a I J... !;• i roe. il*' I".' res a widow and two daughters.