DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1926, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[hy telegraph—per press association.]

'TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. WELLINGTON, May 24. j Act another of the recommendations of the University Commission, the In- | stitution of a Technical Schools Board is in process of being given effect to. At least the ground Work for such a departure has been laid, .An interim committee met during the Hist week and approved of the principle, and drew up proposals defining the powers 1 and functions of the suggested board. It was decided the board should eonfsist of reresentatives of the DepartI meat of Education and Labour, of Technical School Boards, principals and teachers, and of New Zealand University, together with representatives of trade and industrial interests. It I should hold office for three years, meet at least twice yearly and have its reasonable expenses defrayed out of the education grant. From time to time the Board should appoint special advisory committees composed of representatives of trade nnd industry, expert teachers and others to consider the courses .examinations and certificates in specific trades or groups of trades. Several important recommendations relative to tcehnicologic|nl education were also made.

DISASTROUS FIRE. Carterton, alu- 21. A diastrons fire occurred at Afartin boro ugh early tliis mornin", when Trounces boarding-house, a two storied wooden building in Jellicoc St., was totally destroyed. The llanies spread to Hunter’s garage, Lewis’ hair-dressing saloon ami 11. T,. Gri-fft-lis, solicitor, all of which were destroyed. Lack of water prevented the fire brigade staying the progress of tbc flames, but vacant sections confined the area damaged to one block. The cause of the outbreak is a mystery. Insurances are not available.

PRT.ME AIINTSTER. I T All A EAR U NUT, Ahiy 24. I 'The Prime Alinister and the Hon A. I D. McLeod are paying a visit to the district. This morning the party left Raurinm for Ahmgaroa where deputations were received. They returned to I Rauriuiu for lunch. This afternoon Air Coates will declare the spiral road open and then he will come on to Taumarumii, where he will he entertained at dinner in the evening. To-morrow the party will visit certain areas in the district ami receive deputations. BORING FOR OIL. GISBORNE, Alav 24. • 'Taranaki Oilfields plant at Ruatoria were put into operation last week. Boring for oil is now steadily proceeding and everything i,s working smoothly. WELLINGTON SUI’REAIE COURT. WELLINGTON, Alay 21. Air .lustice Reed .sentenced prisoners at the Supreme Court to-day. •lames Duff, a .seaman, for breaking entering and theft at New Plymouth, wf.as admitted to probation to •> years, the prisoner to take a prohibition order. the crime having been committed when the prisoner was under the influence of drink, lie was also ordered to pay £l2 for a damaged window. Albert Windsor, on a charge of carnal knowledge, was given 3 months’ imprisonment.

AUCKLAND’S WATER. AUCKLAND, Alay 21. M ater was turned into the main today from the city storage reservoirs, but it will take some days to build up a sufficient reserve to tide over the period before the pipe fine is again in order. H there is no further trouble, there should be normality in a lio ut. a week.

A TYPHOID OUTBREAK. NAPIER, May 21. The recent outbreak of typhoid lever iu the Maori districts adjacent to Napier has been effectively stamped out. Of 35 patients admitted to the Hospital, four died, two wore negative cases, eight have: been discharged cured, and 21. remain. There have been no admissions for nearly a fortnight. Dr Mercer, of tile Health Department, is satisfied that the outbreak has been overcome,, and be letunis to Wellington to-morrow. RADIO PLANT SOLD. WELLINGTON, May 21. In the Magistrate’s Court. Edward George McDonald pleaded guilty to offering wireless apparatus for sale without a dealer’s license, lie said lie bad applied for a license and bad sent two guineas, asked for as a fee, but it was returned, mid be was told the fee was five guineas, but that lie .ould sell one set without a license. He bad not sold any instruments before obtaining a license. The Radio Inspector gave evidence that accused bad been advertising wireless apparatus for sale for several weeks before obtaining a license. Ho was filled £5. MOTOR ACCIDENTS. PALMERSTON N., May 24. A number of motor accidents, none attended with serious consequences, ccenrred iii Manawntu district over 1 lie week end. A motor bus conveying a. football team returning from Woodville to Palmerston North on Saturday- night collided with a car near Ashhurst. The larger vehicle left the road and crashed head first into a tree, the shock causing the scats to rip away. The injuries to the players were confined to outs and bruises. The bus was badly damaged. A lady cyclist was knocked down by a car on Foxton line; on Saturday night, blit escaped with a shaking. Yesterday afternoon a five seatcr motor car capsized nclir Tokomaril, through giving too much room to another motor. Five occupants escaped serious injury, although the car was rather badly damaged. On Saturday njg’i.t, two cars collided bead on at Awnpuni bridge. near Palmerston North. One was able to proceed its way. The other in backing away went into a ditch and had to he abandoned for the time being. Yesterday evening a car driven byMrs Ijangdon of Rangiwahia left the road and came to rest on its side between Ashhurst at Palmerston North. Of the seven occupants two children, Kathleen Williams of Palmerston North and Martin Langdon were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The boy had several stitches inserted in four facial cuts, caused bathe windscreen glass. The other occupants had cuts and bruises and shaking. At the time of the accident another car was approaching with lights full on. Mrs- Imigdou dimmed hers and was about to stop when the car went over the bank.