DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1925, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

BY TELEGRAPH —PIIESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. MURCHISON SHOW OFF. MURCHISON, March 5. The Minister of Health has notified the Agricultural and Pastoral Association that tlie restrictions with regard to tlie infantile paralysis are still in operation till March 16th, and will probably he extended further in the South Island.

A full meeting of tho executive last night decided as tlie restriction removal was indefinite and in view of tlie public safety, to abandon tlie show for this

DAIRY CONTROL. WELLINGTON, March 4. The Executive of the Associated Chambers of Commerce met last evening to consider tlie derision of the Daily Control Board to apply absolute control, and it wr.s decided in view of tlie great importance of tlie subject, to communicate with every Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand, inviting ail expression of opinion. Accordingly, wires were sent out last night, and in the event of a united front against the decision of tlie Boaid being, evil,ceil, it is highly probable that a strongly worded protest will be made on behalf of every Chamber o commerce in New Zealand by the parent body.

DRUNK UN MOTC)R 1 ST. GISBORNE, March 2. Charles Olsen, w wa-tersideij, wilio was drunk while in charge of a motor car, was fined I's, on the undertaking that he should dispose of tlie ear. DAMAGES AWARDED. CHRISTCHURCH, March 4. In tlie Supreme Court, Bernice Young, a. waitress, was awarded special and general damages amounting to £935 Os Cd against Airs M. ATanshall, a taxi proprietress, for injuries received through a taxi driven by tlie servant of llie. defendant colliding with a telegraph pole, through alleged negligent management- and excessive speed. Leave was granted the defendant to move within eight days for judgment, a non suit, or a new trial.

.JURY DISAGREE. NELSON, March 5. The bcokmaking charges against William. Herbert Moxev and Maurice Vivian Richard Maxwell wore heard at tlie Supreme Court yecsterday. The juries disagreed in both cases and new trials were ordered for next session. SUNDAY TRAINS. REPLY TO PROTEST. DUNEDIN, March 4 Tlie .Minister of Railways (Hon .1. G. Coates) in reply to a protest by tlie Council of Christian Congregations with regard to tlie running of Sunday trains from Dunedin to Palmerston, writes:—

“Although tlie principle of running Sunday trains hs discountenanced by the Railway Dcpaitnien'; there are occasions upon wliph Sunday trains are fully justified owing to the existence of special circumstances. The running ol trains and other public transport services on Sunday lias been in operation for very many years, and on account of the Railway Department's position iin common with that cf tra line a;.. sieam-c-r, ’lnis, and motor companies) as an institution for supplying tlie means of transport, it is necessary that when (here is a substantial public demand lor travelling between certain points such a request, shall be met.

“It has been noticed that many eai ryiug companies in recent years have responded to pressure brought to bear by the general public, and have instituted Sunday services throughout many parts of New Zealand. these services involve the employment ol men. hut it is recognised that such Sunday lab;)yr is inseparable from any service which is at all times at the call of the general public, and is unavoidable if the convenience of the public is to he met. The experience of this Department has been that where there is a large body of people wishing to travel, and their demands are insistent, it is the duty of any concern such as the Railway Department to give effect to the ro(piirements of those who form a large majority of the public.’’

PAIN ELI. ACCIDENT. WAIM ATE. .March 4. Yesterday evening a voting man named Groom, riding in a lint drawn by a traction engine, fell out on the road, the wheel of the lint passing over his teg from the ankle to the knee. The accident was not noticed by the other men. Groom being discovered later by a. pedestrian. Groom's ankle was badly broken, the hone being shattered into several pieces.

SUNDAY CONFECTIONER Y RALE. WELLINGTON. March 4. For keeping open his shop on Sunday. for the purpose of exposing goods for sale, a confectioner and restaurant keeper, Frank Clewcr. was recently fined £1 with costs by Magistrate Page. He appeared in the Supererne Court, and Sir R. Stout to-day dismissed the appeal. lie said that the evidence was imeontradieted. Appellant did sell confectionery. hut said he was selling refreshments for consumption on the premises, and that his shop was open for that purpose. Til the Judge’s opinion the Magistrate, having found that the shop- was kept open for the sale of goods, it was no delcnce io'-say that it was kepi open for the sale of refreshments, which was nermissahle. ( usts of five guineas was allowed respondent.