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Hokitika Guardian, 27 January 1925, Page 3

SNAKE IN SEWER SHAFT. SYDNEY, January ! I. A surprising experience befell a party of men engaged in sinking a deep sewer shaft at Willoughby, one of the near suburbs of Sydney. When.the bucket was hauled to the surface a tiger snake nearly 10ft long was coiied up in it. The shaft is 1.30 ft deep. Evidently the snake had gone down on a tout ol inspection, but how it got down remains a mystery. When the bucket lias hoisted up. the snake poked its head out and hissed defiance at the men who had disturbed its peace. With instant resource, a voting man name James Muir, a winch-driver, secured a rope, and, climbing to the top of the scaffolding, 15ft high, attempted to drop the noose over the snake’s head. He was so enthusiastic l lout it that ho overbalanced and era.she.l heavily to the ground, the reptile lurking its escape through thick glass. His right lmeo-cap was fractur'd, and his face, back, and head were irijiocd. Ho was- suffering also from shock. A small black snake was discovsrc t afterwards. There was no sign of the largei reptile. The men resumed woik fully prepared for any possnle attack by the tiger snake.

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Por coutinuatiou of newb boo fourth page). 11 RY u Rendezvous Cocktaii or “Peg O’ My .Heart” these hot days there is nothing more soothing. CIOUNTRY visitors to Hokitika can ’ always procure hot or cold luncheon at “The Rendezvous”, Revell St., where a large number are now availing themselves of the convenience. 171 011 .SALIC.— Ford .MOTOR CAR, in * perfect order. Price £lo0; also gent’s bicycle, £O. Mrs R. Parkinson, Brittan Street. STRAYK'D to fxike Kanicri Hotel, a carrier PIG POX. One blue ring on leg, also one reel rubber hand with ;i.2.‘)8 on it: also one metal hand with 8 .M.H.P.A. 28-21 on it. Apply Charles Tulloch. 'VO'ANTED .TO yET—S-roomed ’ ' HORSE, all conveniences. Apply—Airs Stenhouse, Healey Street. WANTED —Elderly woman to act as HOUSEKEEPER for an invalid lady; light-duties, good home for suitable person. Apply Airs A. .McArthur, North Revell Street. PURSE POUND, containing money. (about two weeks ago). Apply “Guardian” Office.

THANKS. WILLI AM KITCII IK desires to TIIaXIv Airs Holliday and stall', Dr Baird and all friends lor the assistance and sympathy extended in connection with his recent bereavement. Koiterangi, Jan. 20th. BUSINESS NOTICE. XT AVI NCI TAKEN OVER THE -Li. BUSINESS conducted by Air J. V. Hall. I wish to intimate to the residents of Hokitika and surrounding districts that I am prepared to buy and sell all kinds of goods at reasonable prices. Aly motto is “Square deal and service.” C. GETTER MAX, The Busy Mart, Revcll Street. South. WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL. DECLARATION OF POLL. PURSUANT to the provisions of the 1.-oca 1 Elect ions and Rolls Act, I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the number of votes received hv each candidate for the office ol COUNCILLOR for the Southern Riding of the County of Westland, on the 21st. day ol January, 1925, is as follows: JAMES DONOVAN ... ••• 1 lfi JOHN J. McIXTOSH Ut Informal Set Aside 3 . And T hereby declare the said J A AIKS DONOVAN to he DULY :,ECTED to such office. Dated at Hokitika this 20th. day of nnarv, 1020. D. J. EVANS, Returning Office HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that (I) The fees for the Registration of Dogs within the Borough of Hokitika for the year commencing January Ist., 1925, have been fixed at tbe sums of TEN SHILLINGS and TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE for ordinary and cattle dogs respectively; (2) Alfred Austin Andrewos and William Edward Gnylor have been appointed Registrars of Dogs; and (3) The Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, Hokitika, has been appointed as the Registration Office for the registering of dogs for the year 1925. A. A. ANDREWES, Town Clerk.

town hall, imiu. A GRAND BALL in aid of the Rimu Cricket Cluh WILL BE HELD <ju MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th. Good music, efficient M.C., and excellent supper. ADMISSION —Gents 2s Gd; Ladies Is. [Children will not he admitted.] M. BOYD, ;\l. KNOWLES, Joint- Hon. Secs. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. NOTICE TO creditors. a LL CREDITORS AND OTHERS having CLAIMS AGAINST the Estate of MARY RYAN, late of Hokitika, Widow, who died on August 21st., 1922, arc hereby required to lodge the same with the undersigned ON OR BEFORE the 28th. DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1925. ' Any claim not lodged by the date named is liable to exclusion. T. R. SAYWEI.IL, District Public Trustee. Greymouth, 26th. January, 1925. arahura public school. A GRAND BALL will be held in aid of the School Funds on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th. Double Ticket 3s 6d; Single do. 2s. H. FINCH, Secretary.