DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1926, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

BY TELEGRAPH —rER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

BIG SILK THEFT

CHRISTCHURCH, March 3

When the home of Arnold Greenwood was searched by a ilotcctno in connection with a charge of theft of silk valued at C 125, the property of T. Armstrong and Co., goods, "ihich, it vas alleged, had been stolen from .7. (Liliantyno and Co. six years ago, and valued al ,C2 18s Id, were also found. The accused had been employed at Ballantvne’s before joining Armstrong’s staff.

He pleaded not guilty to both charges and was committed for trial.

POFI.TRY KEEPERS' CONFEREXCE DUNEDIN, Alarelt 3. The sixteenth annual conference of the New Zealand Poultry Association was commenced this morning, the President. Air T. Bruce, being in the There were sixteen delegates present, and al-o a number of others interested in the industry. Mr F. Waite. AI.P. opened the conference. Messrs A. G. Alumby. E. J. Ross. G. 11. Bradford. A. AL Love and R. .T. Roberts were appointed a committee to report on the qeustion of reorganising tj'.e constitution of the Association. The cottU-i cm e placed oil record its appreciation and congratulation to the .Minister of Agricu'i ure on the •attitude taken over the "heal, question regarding the poultry industry, which would result in preventing any lurlher setback. which had set in through the high production costs. On the recommendation of delegates to the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, it was decided to request the executive of the Association to ask the Government that legislation he introduced for the compulsory control of the export of eggs, regulations for the compulsory registration of poultrykeepers, keeping poultry and offering the products for sale; legislation granting a compulsory Dominion egg pulp pool, and the need for proper inspection and absolute prohibition of exposing eggs for sale in a dirty condition. HAIRDRESSERS’ REGULATIONS. WELLINGTON. .March 3. Regulations drafted to govern Hie conduct of hairdressers’ establishments require scrupulous care, cleanliness of all brushes, combs, hair dusters, scissors. clippers, gown and other implements or articles used {herein. The local authority shall he satisfied of the suitability of the premises before registering the same as a hairdressers’ shop which shall he registered annually. Registration may he cancelled or refused at the discretion of the local authority if the premises are not properly conducted. A breach of the regulations will involve liability of a penalty up to LIU line. HAWERA ATHLETE BREAKS RECORD. lIAWERA, Alareh I. Stanley Lay, tile 19-year-old Ila worn, athlete, competing at the electric light sports meeling last evening hnike liis own Australian and New Zealand record for throwing the javelin, registering a throw of 181 feet 7 inches. His previous record was some throe led h--- than this, which was established

at llawera six weeks ago. Lay is a Taranaki representative i rieketer and last -ea-on played for the provincial "It Rugby team.

LEVEL CROSSINGS. HIGHWAY BOARD AI.DYES. WELLINGTON. Alnn-li I. The Alain Highways Board yesterday discussed at length' the question of tin' elimination ot level railway crossing.-. Tin- Board lias now proposed to approach the Railway Department with

;l vk*W !i> aiTTi'ill!/, Jit H Uil.’-i.S uni'll l'lImtion towards :! v i cu.>i- ol idiiisinatioii, ;i> Jk’lwoi ii iho i Inw p:iriu.‘> rniicern- 1 ed. the .Main Highways Hoard, the N.Z. Railway Department and the /local bodies. The scheme will cover a number of years, the programme for each year being determined by the degree of danger. (APT. WATCH LIN'S LOSS. AUCKLAND. March I. ('apt. Watchlin. owner of the Kuril, estimates his loss will be about £3OOO. He bought the steamer in Sydney for £1,.->OO and the lifting of the vessel at Sydney a,nil at Auckland cost another C2OOO. In addition the loss of the steamer will entail further heavy expenses. LAXITY OK CONTROL. NAPT'ER. March I. Reginald Mclntyre was sentenced to twelve month's reformative treatment. The Chief Justice endorsed Ihe jury’s rider calling attention to the laxity of control of young girls. JOLTED OFF TRAIN. THAMES, March 2. bushinan from Hikutaia. named John M’Ke.ii/.io. had a somewhat lucky escape from serious injury yesterday. Whilst standing on the platlorin of the Tliaints-Auckland express lie neglected to keen tile carriage gates closed am was jolted off the train as .t passed over a creek bridge near 'I mums; When rescued by the gaurd and some pasongers bo was found to have injured his hack aim hroko.i seven.l ■ NORTH A I'CKI.AND CHAMPION SHIP.

WHAXGARKL 31 are'll 3. , The bawling toimiaiiY.-nt for the North Auckland banner and champion- t ship, resulted in a win for Dargnvdlo s the holders, who won all games against . Hikuraiigi. Kensington and AU.angaiei ■ Clubs. < CLAIM FOR DAMAGES * I l iXAI’TER. ‘March 4. \ claim for £5600 was commenced at f the Sunrenm Court by Elcena Agues ; Christie Dyett, of Manaia. laram.ki, , a widow, against Walter Malison, saw- , miller of Port Abnr.ri. The chum s out that on July 20th. 11)2 A defend t , knowing he was suffering Iron. . dn - order, unhiwfuly assaulted and by force carnally knew the plan,,.lE «»™- munieati.ig the di-ease ' vlnfh 1,0 B,l Tteltiitement of defence was a complete denial of all the allegations, except an admission that illicit relationship had occurred on the occasion, with the full consent of the plaintiff. A SHOCKING TRAGEDY. FATHER KILLS TWIN babies. WELLINGTON, March 4. \ message from Clevedon states Sep- ■ timus Page, aged 37, became suddenly ' insane and cut t!«? throat of Ins two ■ babies who were twins three months , old. He then cut his own throat. The ? babies are dead, hut it is not known - whether Page is dead. He occupied a l farm two miles out from Clevedon. • The deed was committed during the • absence of his wife, who arrived in town on a visit this morning.

award on a foul. »DAXNEV,IRKE. March 26. A professional fight at the Town Hall last night between Harry Casey (Queensland) and Dick Elmour (France) had a sensational ending in

the second round, when Casey after an even first round, unintentionally hit his opponent below the- belt. Casey was disqualified and the fight was awarded to Elniour on a foul. The latter was removed from the ring in great pain. Tina general opinion was that t-lio blow was accidental. EDEN BY-E-ELECTION. AUCKLAND. Alarch I. The National Party has decided not to run a candidate for Eden byc-eloc-tiou. A LFCKY ESCAPE. AUCKLAND. Alarch I. Mari Blackburn, 28. sustained scalp wounds and bruises at Frankton while crossing a station yard with a companion ; she walked in front of an cngiiv.- running into the engine shed. Her companion was uninjured. A SHOCKING FATALITY. PALMERSTON NORTH. Alarch I. A shocking fatality occurred near Shannon this morning, when u fiveseater motor and its sole occupant, W. Campbell, of Tokomaru, was literally, blown to pieces, caused, it is believed, by explosives being carried in the vehicle.