DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1924, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. FOUND DHAI). HAMILTON’, ()<t. L>S. “When On* employees of Bond's Printing Coy. entered tlic company room (Ids morniii". they found the principal, Krederii k Bond. Ivin" dead on the floor with n p;as tube close to Ins month. Deceased was aped II and a prominent, popular business man and keen polfer. lie had been in indifferent health for some time. SOLDI KR SKTTI.KILS’ OBATITCDK. DAN'XKVIIIKR, Oct. 2S. A representative meetinp of the soldier settlers of Olenparrv Block, expressed appreciation of the recent revaluations of their holdings, the reduction hemp about a third in many instances. and decided to wire the Minister of Lands their thanks and pratitude for the fair and penerous treatment niveil them by the Valuation Board, and assured him that they appreciate and accepted the opportunity piven them to make pood. They also decided to wire the Prime Minister acknowledpinp the fact that he had kept his promise and piveh them a square deal.

JOCKEY DISQUALIFIED. WELLINGTON, October 28. At tin* Wellington races there was one inquiry into tin* running during the day. .In the Spring Trial Stakes the favourite, Dazzling Light received a bad bump in the first furlong which practically cost her the race. An inquiry was opened and at the conclusion it was found that the interference was caused by Star Shell who was knocked on to Dazzling Light by Megalo. Mogalo, who ran second was placed third and Dati'ding Light who finished third was placed second, while Megalo’s rider W. S. Bagby was disqualified for three months.

GISBORNE’S CARNIVAL WEEK. GISHORNE, October 28. Gisborne’s carnival week opened today in line weather and a large attendance at the show, including many outside visitors. SUPREME COURT. CHRISTCHURCH, October 2*b The commencement of the Supreme Court session in Christchurch has been postponed lor one week, to November 17 and now will not sit on Cup Day.