DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 August 1924, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

DY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. SKA SCOUT .MOVEMENT. EL'EXHELM, July 30. The Boys’ Sea Scout movement in I’ieton lia.s come to an inglorious end. Tlio boat which was secured for the purpose from the Marine Department through the efforts of Capfr. Barnsdale on the understanding that a brunch o! the Sea Scouts would lie formed in Pictou, was an ideal craft for the purpose, and as spars and sails wore provided as tlie result of the efforts of Captain Barnsdale and others interestoil in the movement, all that was veqtired was a- squad of Toys to carry on the work. For some unknown reason however, the' hoys of Pictou did not take kindly to the project, and all attempts to arouse their interest and enthusiasm failed. Under the circumstances the Department was not prepared to allow the boat to remain in a place where it was not appreciated and allotted it to Nelson, where the boys are keen on the Sea Scout movement and consequently able to appreciate their good fortune in securing such a fine boat. Tlie loss of tbe boat is regretted by none more than Capt. Barnsdale, who Jias done his host to retain it in Pictou, but the support lie hoped for, and was entitled iW front the hoys at Pictou, was not forthcoming, and Pieton's loss is Nelson’s gain. TIIKI'T SENTENCE. WELLINGTON. Aug. 1. When a draper's assistant, Wilfred Albert Wootton. appeared before the magistrate. Mr Page, for sentence oil a charge of theft of material from Janies Smith, 1.1 d., the probation officer -.aid he could not recommend probation. The .Magistrate, in sentencing Wootton to two months' imprisonment, mid the public interest must he regarded. The accused had lieen in a position of trust- and had committed a series of thefts from Ids employer. This class of offence was becoming too common.

KAUTIK.H'AKKS. GISMOILXIi. July 31. Three earthquakes were experienced at Toknmarii May to-day. The first was at K. It) a.lit. It. was a fairly heavy shock, and was followed by lesser •shocks at !> o’clock and !h'_’l) a. lll. INTEREEHKNCK RESENTED. DUNEDIN, July 31. At a meeting of representatives of Trades (it ions to discuss a circular Irom the .Minister of Labour, dealing with the internal administration of unions, a resolution was carried that Section 3 of the Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act already provides for the keeping of union accounts in an efficient, simple manner, and the suggestions from the Minister ran only lie regarded as irritating, vexatious anil uncalled for. Unionists cannot recognise the Government’s right to interfere with the internal business of unions, and they deplore the action of the .Minister in endeavouring to introduce by legislature anything that will i ilerlvi'e with the liberty of any individual union or association. Regarding the circular from the ('(imniissioiicr of Taxes, asking the names and addresses of members ol the union, ii was decided to enter all emphatic protest against the Commissioner’s endeavour to have the unions do work which rightly belongs to his denari incut.

K 11,1,1'.I) HY TREE DiXFDIX. July 111 Malcolm Morrison, aged about oo vcars, widower i-i-'-i* I ill); at-Stirling, was killed while foiling Idueguins oil his nephew's property al Kailaugatn tliis afternoon. The tree which they wore working oil was apparently rotten. and lell in the opposite direction to that of the ropes, and struck Mori i-cin, who sustained fatal injuries. \ll inipiest will he held to-lllorro\v.

IMIWKIt SI IM’I.V. WFI.LIXcTOX, July :$l Important matters will he discussed at the annual conference of the F.leetl ie Power Hoard’s Association of Xow Zealand next week. One of the most

iniportanl is in reference to an agreement lietween the Minister of Public Works and tin 1 Power Hoards in reward to the supply ol power Irani tlie (tin eminent.

A remit from the Mnnnwntn-Orona Hoard inks that the conference should discuss the clauses of the agreement between ihe .Miui'ter and the Hoards taking power from Mangahao. It is Mi,ted that the Oi.vcrnnumt has entered into ail agreement to supply ,iower to a largo firm. There may he

some opposition to the ( uivernmenl supplying large contmereitil or business undertakings-with power at the same r;itc ;ts it is being supplied to the Power Hoards.

IMPKHI Al. COXTKEKXL F. WFLLIXOTOX, July

It was generally expected that when the House met this afternoon, something would he said regarding the cahlvd messages that another Imperial Conference is contemplated. Mr Mass,.v was not in the House, and the Ait inu;-l.eader. Mr Downie Stewart, was asked by Mr MeKeen if the Cnvornment had received an invitation, and if it intended to he represented. Mr Stewart replied that he was not in a position to answer the 'jucstinii just then, lie had hee-t unahle to so,, the Prime Minister since Mr MeKeen had notified him that he intended to a-]; the quo-tinn. and had not leen able to see any despatches which may have ciinie. However, if Mr .MeKeen would repeat his (pie-lion '“■me other de.v it would he answered. HAH.WAVS XKW RRAXLII. WKI.I.IXttTt>X. Ann. !. Hon J. C. Coates announces that in consequence ol the loss on railway- by load competition, it ha- been decided to institute a commercial branch on the transportation -ide under officers wPom* duly it will he to encourage the Use of the railways hy oflering taeilitie- to the department*' clients. Mr I). Hrodie (Traffic Manager at Invercargill) is being transferred to Wellington to take charge of the new |iraneli. Mr Knnis , Assistant Traffic ‘Manager at Christchurch) replaces Mr Hrodie.

thf. EEC ext oat? accident. AYELLIXOTOX. Aug. 1. An X-!?av examination shows Mrs Toomer. the victim of the Dixon street accident sustained a broken shoulder blade and Mrs Whaler a fractured hip. Various reports are published as to the tests of the brakes oil the car. but there is nothing official and the reports so far are contradictory.