DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 April 1926, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TEtiEORApH PElf PRESS ASSOCIATION.] FRUIT EXPORT SPACE. WELLINGTON, April 22. It is stated that everything possible is being done in Wellington to relieve congestion in the export of fruit. It is stated that probably the Port Hobart will load 30,000 to 40,000 casses of apples at Nelson, provided the necessary labour is forthcoming and the ship is a full apple boat. Altogether some 20,000 cases of apples will be lifted by tbc Port Hobart. In regard to the Government guarantee on the export of apples being extended. it was stated that the question would come before Cabinet this week, hut until then no announcement could he made. I The trouble experienced in the fruit industry through insufficient shipping space being available to export apples from New Zealand has been eased by | the provision by the shipping companies of the required space on vessels. Before the end of .May last season’s export fruit should lie on the way to England. The Fruit Control Board discussed •he matter for two days. Arrangements have been completed for the Port Hobart to take ]20,000 cases of apples overseas. WA IK A R E.MOAX \ SUH EM E. WELLINGTON. April 22. Ihe contract between the Government and the Poverty Bay Power Board lor the supply of power from \\ aikaieinoaua has been signed. Payment will he at standard rates. There is provision for nine more guarantees ol £IO.OOO for the first three years and increasing amounts later, on condition that the works arc In a position to supply power within three years of the date of the signing of the contract, and for a reduction of the first two years’ minimum guarantee to £OBOO. and £B4OO respectively, if power is not available within the specified three

The scheme proposed at Waikaremoaua. is to utilise the middle of one of the three ultimate sources, using a tall of about 075 feet from Kitwa Lake to Waikaremoana. The lieadworks are comimralively simple, consisting of short diversion of the river into Kaitiiwa Lake, a low earth dam on the outlet of that like, a short tunnel to connect with the pipe and then the pipe lines to connect with the power house. It is estimated that the total cost of this instalment- will he about £750.000 which will he spread over three years. This scheme is of more than local importance as it seems evident that, the available Mangahao power will he all taken up before the five years, in which it is actually guaranteed to tie all paid for. Wanganui to Napier will be added to the system shortly, so

that it is probable that within two years the plant will he fully loaded and Waikaremoana necessary, fn this connection the Government has bought for £2.500 the Wairoa Company's mill, and the rights at Rotokjokio about tour miles from the lieadworks. ’live mill is well situated for the purpose and will save a. considerable amount. MARKET BEING FLOODED. WELLINGTON, April 22. Tho New Zealand market is being Hooded with, all manner of German made goods which arc finding a ready market for the reason that British goods are unable to compete with them, though favoured by a preferential tariff. The drapers’ shops arc now stocking gloves and artificial silk stockings and trimmings, all of which have their origin in Germany. The gloves, which arc tastefully made, are plainly stamped “made in Germany." There is no camouflage. German pianos are beginning to find favour oiiio more. German gramophones, German records, pottery,, china. clocks. Hatches, and fancy goods of all kind- may he found in almost every shop. One storekeeper said that one might as well ho out of business as refuse to stock the great variety of Germanmade goods now being offered to the trade. In some cities businesses have been established to sell German, Austrian and Czrcho-Slovakian goods to the exclusion of British and American. the tariff being no obstacle to their success. Mr 11. Lurcher, the J. C. Williamson producer, who has just returned from England, states that Germany threatens seriously to be America’s big rival in the film industry. The German pictures of to-day are being done on a magnificent scale, and their artistry is unquestioned.

A VAN DEDICATED. AUCKLAND. April 22 An incident unique as far os New Zealand is concerned took place when there was dedicated the Methodist Literature and Colporteur Society’s van, by means of which church literature will lie carried to the people of tho baekblooks districts of the Dominion. The dedication service was held .it the Pitt Street Methodist Church. The Rev. G. Bond, general treasurer of the Mthodist home missions, said that, although the vans were common in England, where they assisted in the great work, the ceremony was unique in the history of Methodism in this country. The van would he used for carrying purifying and elevating and inspiring literature to the settlers.

“I feel that this is the greatest responsibility I have ever had.” said Mr .1. H. Edmonson, the ardent church worker selected by the Home Missions Board to drive the van. ITo knew that there was groat need in the hackblocks for a supply of proper literature. Ah’ Edmonson stated that, apart from the distribution of the hooks, he would hold services in places where services were unknown. Tie wanted, ton. to get into the homes of the people and deliver the message of tho church. The novel painted brown, with the inscription. ■* Methodist Litature and Colpoorteur Society.” Inside the van resembles to some extent a hospital ambulance. There are two comfortable hunks for sleeping purposes, the hooks being packed in compartments below them. SLY GROGGING. ASHBURTON, April 23. Archibald John TempTemau pleaded not guilty to three charges of sly-grog-ging. Two were withdrawn hut on tile third he was sentenced to three months hard. Magistrate Mosley said a three months’ term was ridiculous for a man like accused who'hail already been convicted six times. The term should lie longer. Templeman’s last term of imprisonment expired eight weeks ago. I.ORRY KTLLS A MAN. AUCKLAND, April 23. A fatal motor accident- occurred at Three Lamps. Ponsonbv. to-night. Leonard Claude C’loughlin, a married man. aged 34, was knocked down by a three ton lorry, driven by Lawrence Alfred Jobson. The lorry passed over Cloughlin’s body, death ensuing in a few minutes. Cloughliir was employed by A. B. AVright and Son, Limited, forwarding and receiving agents. It was raining heavily at the time of the accident,

VALUELESS CHEQUES. HAWEHrA, April 22, Frederick Norman I-a y lor Walker, a youth of seventeen, of StratfoYcf,- Oil three. cßarges of false pretences l»y means of valueless cheques,- as committed to the Supreme Court for senc tence. Accused obtained his father’s ° chequo book, went to a motor dealer in Stratford, selected a secOnd-luind k motor-cycle and tendered a chequo s which was later found to be worthless. Accused proceeded to Hawera. selected P clothing vnlued at £23 and tendered a B cheque,, but disappeared when inquiry * was being made from the bank. He then bought benzine and tendered another cheque and received cash. He proceeded to I’atea, where he ordered 1 a complete outfit of clotliing. Tlio j shopkeeper’s suspicions were aroused and accused was detained while the police were communicated with and bo was arrested, t 5 MESSAGE FROM THE KING. AUCKLAND, April 23. The Governor-General has been com- • manded by the King to communicate ’ to the people of New Zealand, on the ’ occasion of Anzac Day, the following message from His Majesty; “On this day of remembrance and thanksgiving, ' the thoughts of the Queen and myself are with our people of New Zealand in their commemoration of the glorious dead.” POPPY DAY, CHRISTCHURCH, April 23. Poppy Day realised £OSO. Small amounts are to come in. AUCKLAND, April 23. Poppy Day proceeds in Auckland today were £1.273. Several outlying districts have yet to semi in their teturns. _