DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1924, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

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RHODES SCHOLAR

WHLLIXOTOX. June 30.

This year's Bln ales Scholar. Dr. If. S. Aitkcii. of tins University of Otago, arrived in Wellington by the Napier train 10-nigiit to join the steamer Pnkoha. which sails at daybreak tomorrow for the Old Country. On helm If of thtf New Zealand flov(.•rnment. the Prime Minister sent Dr. Aitkon tin' following message to-day:

“Accept from myself and my colleagues In Cahmcl. our hearty good wishes on the ivo of your leaving to take tip your I!bodes Scholarship. I feel sure that yon will worthily uphold the splendid reputation which our previous Rhodes Scholars have won for New Zealand. The Dominion will watch your progress with keen interest." WORKERS' COMPF.NSATIOX.

WKLLIXOTOX, June :10,

A deputation front the Alliance of Labour asked the Minister of Labour, lion. CL .!. Anderson, that provision he made m the Workers’ Compensation Act for an injured worker receiving full pay during the period of his incapncitaiion. aiso that special juries, in cases of claims for compensation fir accident, he done a wav with.

Mr Anderson said lie hoped early in the Kosison to introdme legislation which though it might not pass this year, would enable the public goner-.-illy to ;ipprt*rinro wlmt was lii.s opiuiou. DA Hi V FARMERS CONFERENCE. PALM ERSTON X.. duly I. The second .annual Dominion Conference of the Dairy Farmers’ Fniou spent the greater part of the day and evening in discussing the moratorium. The following resolutions were carried: Wellington.—" That the moratorium lie extended over live years, thereby providing for gradual extinction, and providing safeguards to avoid unnecessary hardships.” Wairarapa.-- “That the moratorium he gradually lilted, and the buna tide producer he given the first sign of taking ui> his proudly at any reduced prices submitted to outsiders, and that a cheaper form of appeal than the Supreme Court he provided for in the ease of hardshins.” » A delegate asked: "Who was going to hr; ibe -Charlie Chnnliu’ who would go to urge both remits on the Government, and which would take preecd-

. The Chairman: "We shall send both font a I'd." A delegate: “GilboiTian." Subsequently the following was moved on hchul! of Waikato, and was also carried : ••That should the moratorium be lifted, the Government should conic to the assistance ot the tanners by nuikin..- provision to borrow on tin* London market at least U2o.nflo.noo for advancing through the Stale Advances Deliar: incut." Tin* following, moved on belialt ol the Wellington Branch, was also carried : ••That, it is t'nc opinion of this Conference that all the dairy factories should grade milk and cream, and pay lor it according to (|tia!ity. and tlinf tlm raising of the minimum points lor t!-,. (1 rs: grade from SS to t;<> he iu■.isicd no hv the Dairy Division."