DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 April 1925, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

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GREAT BRITAIN TO-DAY.

AUCKLAND, March 30.

“England is staggering under a load of difficulties, but happily she is strong enough to triumph over them,” stated Sir Hector Duff, K.C.8., C.M.G., former Governor of Nyassaland, South Africa, who arrived at Auckland by the Taimti from Southampton. Sir Hector is on a combined business and pleasure visit to this country.

There was a general air of depression in labour circles in England, but Sir Hector thought that this would soon wear off. “The demands of the employees are altogether too great,” said Sir Hector. “They are asking for big wages and are only prepared to work short hours. If they would work long hours and accent high wages, or viceversa things would he better.” Sir Hector referred to the high taxes existing in Britain. Money derived from property, he said, would only realise about Us in the Cl. Agriculture and work on the land generally in England were in a had state. There was a trend lo the towns, and this, of course, was a had thing. The cities appealed to the voting people, most of whom were liest suited to tho country.

Discussing the New Zealand immigration policy, Sir Hector said that this country appeared to he fortunate in getting the host type of immigrant. They appeared lo be refined and eager for work.

Prior lo taking up his official duties in South Africa Sir Hector Duff did much big game shooting. He is also a keen fisherman. Before he returns to England again he hopes to do .some trout fishing at Taupo.

DETERMINED SUICIDE. DUNEDIN, March 31

William. Bannister, a seaman, aged d 7, committed suicide to-day by strangling. His body Mas found this evening in the lupins al St. Clair, with two handkerchiefs tied tightly around bis neck, twisted and held there by a slick.

The deceased is reported to have been well Lo do. being in receipt ol a remittance from England. He traded in New Zealand as a seaman on the early sailing ships. He had a upon red before the Police Court, on Monday, charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting an alien in his arm. lie Mas oruered lo eon: • up fur sentence when call-

That lie was determined to take his life is proved by (he fact that he wrote a letter to the Superintendent of I’oliee on Monday stating that his hod) would he found in the lupins.

HOSPITAL MATTERS. WELLINGTON. March 31

The Provisional Executive of the Hospital As-oeiaiion passed a resolution to he submitted at the annual conference, expressing disapproval of any further sub-division of the hospital districts and also the view that any proposal in that direction should ha first submitted to the Association.

The Board ol Health also passed a resolution opposing the subdivision ol hospital districts. Tim Director-General of Health, informed the provisional Executi'.e of tile Hospital Association that il is considered that the time lias come for the abolition ot honorary stall’s, as the Imxpiiais are open to all. and they have no right lo expect the set vices ol the medical profession live. Dr liegg. honorary secretary ol Ihe New Zealand branch of llie British Medical Association, concurred in this view.

The Provisional Executive has passed a resolution recommending the Hospital Boards to adept the suggestions of the Dilector-General that the honorary medical stall’ may he remunerated lor whole or part lone services.

'.MAYOR \ i.TY UAXDIDATK. 'CHRISTCHURCH. March til. The Rev. •!. tv. An her unis to-night selected as the Labour Party's candidate to coutesl the Mayoralty of Chrixichurcti. Messrs Sullivan. M.l'.. Annst rung, M.U. and Mrs McCombs withdrew from the ballot. I.ADY DELEGATE I N'.i URED. DUNEDIN. April I. .Miss Anl bony, of Pelone, a delegate to the W.C.T.U. Convention was li.ispdolled yesterday with an injury lo her ribs, caused through a fall while assisting to decora I o a Church for a I’lliit-1 ion. INJURED BY I-'A 1.1, OF EARTH. WELLINGTON. April 1. Two men, John Magoren and George Elisor, working in a deep trench at Kaim'i Mere caught by a fall ol earth and partly buried. Both ueic rather sei.iviv hint, hul l.y careful work lln resellers got them out Ik- fore further earth could fall, though il was risky work. The sides of the trench had seemed linn and no limbering was used FOUND HANGING. WELLINGTON, April 1. .John Oreeiiliill, aged 07, watchman at the Bramht Quarries. Seutoun, was found hanging from a miter, lie was a. widower. MAN ELECTROCUTED. CIIRISTCH I'HCll. March 31. At Kowltai Rush this alieruoon.. William Webb, a, railway elect iie linesman. was electrocuted, being killed inHanily. lie uas a married man with one child, and resided at Edgev.in Road. SI. Albans. PRICE OB SUGAR. AUCKLAND. March 31. Tim Colonial Sugar Company announces a reduction of Ids per ton on ad grades of raw refined sugar, golden syn.|,, and treacle from to-morrow.