DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 August 1926, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.}

WOULD-BE BURGLAR.

DUNEDIN, Aug. 4

It was fortunate for a would-be burglar who attempted to enter the tailor’s premises at the corner of Stuart and Bath Streets at about nine o’clock tonight, that ho did not start on his expedition a few minutes earlier. He had opened a window at the top, and was about to enter the room when the owner arrived and switched on the light. The man slipped hack to the roof and made his way over the top of the buildings. A search made by the police was without result. An overcoat which was found in the lane is thought to be the mail’s property. NEPIA AND MAORI TEAM. WELLINGTON, Aug. 4. What- was described as the last-min-ute defection of Nepia from the Maori team to tour France was discussed at to-night’s meeting of flic New Zealand Rugby Union. Mr Fletcher said Nepia had let the tourists down at the last minute. He had also acted similarly in the North v. South Island match. It was decided to ask for an explanation, to be forwarded through the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union.

A FALL THROUGH SPACE. TIMARU, Aug. 5

J. M. McMeekin hurriedly opened the protection gato of a lift in the Oxford Buildings and stopped into space, falling some feet to the base of the lift well. His injuries are not regarded as serious.

FOUND DEAD. TIMARU, Aug. 5

William MeCVuv, formerly residing at Tycho, Valley left homo early yesterday afternoon but did not return. A search resulted in the finding of liis body in a clam.

DAYLIGHT SAVING FAVOURED NAPIER, Aug. 5.

The Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society resolutioncd to favour the Daylight Saving.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS. WELLINGTON, Aug. 4

Delegates representing the New Zealand Licensed Victuallers are holding a Conference at Wellington, at which representaties of all parts of the Dominion are present. In the course of his remarks in opening the Conference, the President (Mr P.Coyle), said that, in view of the fact that a Licensing Bill was to l>e presented to Parliament this session, he was glad to see how strong the representation at this gathering was. Naturally, rumour was busy as to the contents of the measure, but how nearly right rumour was, he coukl not say. However, it was clear to all who gave the subject reasonable consideration that The Trade, which had suffered the institution of six o’clock closing, and the increases of duty, was practically at breaking point, and it could not be expected to endure any further restrictions or imposition. Any impartial person who examined the taxatiori upon the Trade would agree that this was correct. Two "Parliamentary Committees had considered the subject. It had been recommended that a larger tenure be given.

He said that- tho increasing majorities for Continuance indicated clearly that the people were expecting that something on these lines would be doutT. There was no doubt, that, given greater security of tenure, the Trade could give greater service to the public. Several resolutions were tabled, endorsing the views expressed by the chairman.

After appointing a strong Committee to watch the trend of events, the Conference adjourned to a later date.

TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE. DUNEDIN, Aug. 5,

In the Training College tourney, Christchurch v. Dunedin, the- latter won the basket ball, hockey, boxing and the debate. Christchurch won the tennis and was equal in swimming. Dunedin’s total of points is 13 to 4, with only football to play. Davies, bolder of the New Zealand lightweight boxing title, was beaten by Foley. Dunedin.

STEALING CARS. WELLINGTON. August (1

In reent weeks, motor cars left at. parking places about the city have been disappearing almost nightly, but the light-hearted “unlawful converters’ ” activities reached a peak point on Wednesday night when within four hours four cars vanished from as many different places. One belonged to Dr Luke and was taken from outside Thermion Hospital. This is the,second ear he has lost in this way within six months. The doctor’s and one other ear were found next morning abandoned in the city. A third was discovered on the roadside at Wainui, and the burnt ruins of a fourth were found on a country road. Some cars have been stolen lately in the city even when the magnetos were locked.