DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1925, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

BY TKLEGBAPH —PKKSS AOBN., COPYRIGHT,

A COMPARISON. DUNEDIN, Oct, 16. The following comparison of wages indicates what the British shipowners and seamen are “up against.” These are monthly wages (in sterling value) of an A.B. on British and Continental shills :

I ho .British rate shown in tho table "as that paid prior to the reduction of £1 per month. The reduction was agreed to bv a Maritme Board, composed of representatives of the British Government, owners, officers and men. STEAMER BOUGHT FOR SINKING. GISBORNE, October 17. Tho Government has acquired the hulk of the .steamship Talunc for the purpose of sinking at Waikokpu as protection for the harbour works. The price is understood to he I’2oo.

FAILING TO ACCOUNT. GISBORNE, October 17. At the Police Court Harry Jeffry was ordered eighteen months borstal treatment for failing to account for (Mo received for the sale of art union tickets.

AVRESTI.TXG. PALMERSTON X.. Oct. 1!). In a wrestling match, Walter Alillei world's middleweight champion fo nine years, met Alex Anderson, of Pal merston North, former New Zcnlani ! champion ihis evening in three ten minute rounds, the American socurinj a fall after seven minutes of the thin round had elapsed. Both men were of the null, wlkmi .Miller secured a hold and, on resuming on the mat, Alille was too quick for the local champion ami pinned him with a crotch and lieai holds. The decision was received witl some dissatisfaction, but Anderson admitted he was defeated squarely. .Miller also met R. Deeleene, of Palmerston North, quickly pinnnng the latter. Botli local men conceded an advantage by remaining entirely on the defensive,

: — £ s. d. (ircat Britain ... ... ur o 0 Sweden ... 8 13 9 Holland ... 8 13 6 Denmark ... 7 1 0 Belgium ... 5 18 0 Norway ... 5 18 1 Italy ' ... 4 14 3 France. ... 4 14 3 derma nv TVriticIi vnln t»li/ ... 4 6 IU'11 1 M + h/ - !)