DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1926, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

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N.Z. TOUR OF ENGLAND. AUCKLAND, July 27

The executive of the Auckland Cricket Association considered the question of ilie proposed tour of England by a N.Z. cricket team. Of the three alternative proposals submitted by the N.Z. Cricket Council for financing the tour (namely the formation of a company, the issue of debentures, or the raising of funds by guarantee), the formation of a company was favoured. However, it was decided to ask the Council to supply details of tho same for consideration by a. sub-committee.

COACH FOR AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, July 27

The appointment of El. H. Rowley, of Sussex, as plaver-coach in Auckland was to-night approved by the Auckland Cricket Association. Bowley will receive a salary of £SOO a year for three years, and will pay his own expenses. It is understood he will leave England on September 2-1 tli.. arriving in New Zealand on October 30th. Tho Association passed a vote of appreciation of Lord Hawke’s services, in arranging the appointment.

MAN INJURED. DUNEDIN, July 27,

Whilst working on a chalfeutter in the Milton district, a young man, David Wassett, had his left hand caught in the machinery. 'Flic whole of the fingers and a portion of the thumb were completely severed from the bottom joints.

ALL BLACKS CRITICISED. CHRISTCHURCH, July 28.

A special message to tho “Star” from their Sydney Rugby correspondent says that some All Blacks have not made themselves over popular on account of squealing on the field, and frequent appeals. Porter is accused of discourtesy nftei the second test by telling the New South Wales eaptaii that the AH Blacks had beaten sixteen men.

R EFF,REES’ DTSP UTE. AUCKLAND, July 28.

A deputation of referees of the A.F.A. waited on the Association in reference to the dispute which resulted in their replacement last Saturday hy outside referees, and were informed that the remarks h,v the Chairman to which, they took exception, had the mi

animous support, of the Committee, and that until referees carried out their duties, there could he no further discussion of the dispute. Failing this arrangements for next Saturday will he similar to last week.

protection Wall damaged. WANGANUT, July L>B.

Some .vciii-s ago, owing to tlio wholesalo erosion on Taylorvillo bank. WanPlatini City Council -and Wanganui County Council combined and built a protective wall. Last night an erosion carried away a considerable gap in the w,d! and left a large crack behind tho remaining portion, extending lor upwards of one hundred yards /I ha damage is a serious matter for the ratepayers and will cost a considerable sum to repair.

NO WIRELESS LICENSE. GISBORNE. July 23. 'Pile, first prosecution locally of wireless enthusiastists utilising receiving sets without a license, was made when two young men were lined £2 each A BURGLARY.

GISBORNE, July 28.

A con.lable on bis beat discovered articles being passed over a fence from O’Meara’s warehouse in Pitt Street. He found an entrance had been forced into the warehouse and two rolls of bacon on the fence. The constable arrested Oscar Ilann, 34, a native ol Sweden who was before the court this morning and remanded.

REFORM CAUCUS. WELLINGTON, July 28. The Reform Party had a lengthy caucus this morning hut at the close, beyond remarking: “We had some healthy discussions,” the Prime Minister had nothing to say.

sentences

AUCQLAND, July 28.

Sentences by Justice Stringer:— Ernest Edward Hunter, for rnrnnl knowledge, to one year reformative. George Arthur Prindle, breaking, entering and theft, to one year reformative,

Herbert Geo. Reddington, theft, ordered to come up if called upon. Judge Herdman sentenced May Beichler, forgery and false pretences, to two years reformative.

He ordered Cyril Raymond T.ee, for 'orgerv to come up if called upon.

MURDER CHARGE

WELLINGTON, July 28

When Elizabeth Nevill, married, 49, appealed on remand at the Magistrate's Court to-day on a clmuge of unlawfully using an instrument on Elsie Davis, 31, who died at "Wellington Hospital on July 21, Chief Detective Ward asked that the charge be withdrawn and a charge of murder substituted. He applied for a remand to August 4th. Mr Stevenson applied for hail that had been allowed on t-'he former charge at £309 and two sureties of £l5O each. If bail were refused tile Magistrate would virtually be imposing -a sentence of three months. It was impossible for accused to appear before the present sessions of the Supreme Court. Detective Ward opposed hail owing to the gravity of the charge. Bail if granted should be sub. stantial. Accused was ordered to be held in custody until to-morrow morning when the question of bail and remand would be decided.

RECKLESS DRIVING. AUCKLAND. July 28,

In a reckless, driving charge against Geo. Vincent arising out of rin injury to Mrs Beatrice Pomeroy knocked down by accused’s car on April 3, Air Moody after the evidence of two eye-witnesses, said it was useless to persist on , the prisoner’s behalf and with the ( ourt s, consent the not guilty plea was withdrawn. The Judge observed he had never heard of a more gruesome incident of negligence. The only thing in mitigation was that the accused was under the influence of liquor. It was a miracle the woman was not killed. The driver should licft he allowed on the road. He was remanded until Monday for sentence.

' FLOOD REPORTS. PALMERSTON N., July-28. The flood level about Rangiotu which is the most affected part_of Mnnawatn has fallen by some four feet since yesterday but Oroua River is still in high flood, lapping the sleepers of the railway bridge on Foxtou line. Much country is still under water. A party of natives engaged in rescue work in a canoe at Rangiotu struck a snag, capsizing. They were rescued by another boat, when on the point of exhaustion. There are mflny washouts on the Manawatu County Council’s steam tram line. an s.o.s. call. •WELLINGTON, July 28. Last night the Secretary of the General Post Office received a telegram from Bell, who is licensee of amateur

wireless station, 4A.A.F as follows: Picked up 7.30 on about 34.5 metres, slow morse, calling: ‘‘B.Q.Q de Tog reporting five degrees list to port, resting on rock, bottom appears intact; also something about false keel position not stated. Still sending at 7.45.” Ship V.O.Q. is the steamer Diana, registered in Newfoundland, and the information was immediately cabled to the wireless authorities, Washington. From the message picked up by Bell, it would appear .the ship was calling for a considerable period without receiving a reply from any other station.