DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1926, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

BV TELKGKAPn PRESS ASSN., COPTRtOnT. CAR FALLS 200 FEET. WANGANUI. August 31. A sensational accident was reported to-night. A car skidded in loose sand in Karewarewa Gorge, near Mangaweka. and fell over a precipice, a sheer drop of two hundred feet. Broken railings on the side, of the road were noticed an hour later by a lorry driver. Rescue parties arrived soon after from Mangawoka, and they had to cut a track for two hundred yards to reach the victims. There they found three occupants of the car pinned under the car in shallow; water. The ear had to be smashed to release the injured party, this most awkward job taking four hours before the passengers were brought to the top of the road. The

passengers were : Constable Grant (Alangaweko). seriously injured. .Mrs Grant (wife of the constable), extent of injury unknown. George AfeDonald, senr., seriously injured. All three are from Alangaweka. They are being taken to Taihape Hospital. BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP. AUCKLAND, September 1. In the New Zealand Billiard Championship W. E. Hacket heat A. B. Joplin by 394 points. C. Mason, the title holder played G. AY. Warren, the latter running to the game by a hundred points. HARBOUR DAMAGE. AUCKLAND, September 1. The Union Company's steamer, Kaitangala was recently damaged hv a Imlt projecting from the wharf and admitting water to the hold containing Hour. Tiie Harbour Board’s solicitor advised that the Board was liable and the chairman authorised the salvage and sale of tho flour which realised 917 Ills per ton. The Board approved of the Chairman’s action.

SOLICITOR IN TROUBLE. DUNEDIN. September 1. A young solicitor, whose name in the meantime is suppressed. was charged at the Police Court with theft, at Auckland, of 9(100, the. property of Margaret Wood. The police stated that other informations were ponding which according to the accused’s own statement might involve 05.000. On counsel seeking hail when the accused was remanded to appear at Auckland on September Bth, the police stated it was suggested accused had spoken of suicide. Bail of 9500 was given, the accused to report daily. STAMP DESIGNS. WELLINGTON. September I. A writer on stamps defends the New Zealand 2s and 3s design, criticised in England according to cable news. He says there is no reason for withdrawing it and the Department has no intention of so lining. The King is shown in a naval uniform in order to get awav from the usual bald nock representation, and it is a good likeness. in fact much the same as on tiie half-penny stamp. It was drawn by Linclev Richardson, the English artist, uni now instructor at the Wellington Technical C ollege. The border is a copy of the authentic Maori pattern which probably carries no significance to English eyes. MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURIES. TAIHAPE. Sept. J. Dr Davis, a lady doctor, rendered wonderful service to those injured in a motor accident yesterday. They were met by an ambulance from Tailiapo hospital nearly two miles away. .McDonald was injured in the head and shoulders and was operated on, his condition being very critical. tonstable Grant, serious injuries to the head and legs, with a prospect ol recovery. Mrs Grant injured leg and jack, semi-conscious and concussion is feared. It took four hours to effect a rescue in the pitch dark, and Paining. It was wonderful how they escaped being dashed to pieces.

INQUEST FINDING. A I CELAND, Dept. 1. At the inquest concerning the death of Daniel Leslie Manson, a ganger, who died on August 21 from injuries sustained while working in 1 arnell runnel, the Coroner found a verdict of accidental death. SUDDEN DEATH. AUCKLAND, Sept. 1. T. B. Welsh, second cook on the steamer Mamma collapsed in a sent in the ferry waiting room and died in a few minutes after he was received in the hospital. He was aged -3. and his homo port is Wellington. A MAX MISSING. AUCKLAND. Sept. 1. When the Rnmwa arrived at One’uinga from New Plymouth at 8 o’clock this morning, the police were informed by IV. Hastings Ci jockey) that his employer Charles W. Coleman was missing from the steamer since o

o’clock. Coleman and Hastings occupied the same cabin and (oleinan ietired at 8 p.m. to the bottom hunk anil was asleep when Hastings went to bed two hours later. At 2 o’clock Coleman asked Hastings to get him some aspro tablets from a steward, who could not supply them. An hour later the steward gave Coleman some water and lie went to sleep for two hours. Coleman then got up and said he was going to the lavatory. He was not seen afterwards. Hastings said *•“ man always appeared in good hnnu.m and never seemed to he worriec .

A FATAL ENDING. THAMES, Sept. 1. A well-known resident of Pneroa. g r Siloock. d 6. who received severe injuries by a fall of stone weighing about two tons in Paeroa quarry, succumbed at the local hospital. ACCIDENTS. THAMES, Sept. 1. While removing n grand stand at Paeroa racecourse. W. H. Taylor, a well-known contractor, received sevoie injuries to the face and head through being struck with a winch-handle. He is reported to bo progressing favourably. - When chipping a post with a sharp axe at Aharepoa. FJ. Mitchell slipped and the axe caught his left hand, severing the first finger and cutting the next two. He is receiving attention at the local hospital. THEFT AND FORGERY. AUCKLAND. Sept. 1. Clement Murphy. 24. a seaman on 12 charges of breaking, entering, thett and forgery was sentenced to three years’ reformatory treatment at Daikon a. reform pari a. WELLINGTON. September 1. The Reform Party held a caucus this morning, hut on inquiry, the Ennie Minister states t'mt nothing hut Bills coming before the House was discussed The debate on Imperial affairs takes place to-day, with the prospect of the Licensing Bill later m the week. The Prime Minister goes north on Saturday. The session may conclude on Wednesday or Thursday next.