DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1927, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[in: TF.LEGRAriI—MR PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

IMPUDENT BURGLARS. A..GKLAND, Jan. 13.

Burglars entered a shop in Parnell on Tuesday night, and although they found the till empty, they removed some of tlk> stock. While there, they cooked a meal of bacon and eggs.

The intruders left a note for the shop-keeper stating that if no money was found in tho premises on the occasion of their next visit, tliey would “wreck tl— show.”

I hi- I*r at was carried out last night .' -im ■■-four hours after the first burglar ‘ -ain the till was empty, and tli 1 .glars proceeded to fulfil their or anises to wreck the shop. They damaged a quantity of stock, threw lood about, cooked another meal, and left the piemKi s in a very nntidv oondi I ion.

KILLED AT SAWMILL GISBORNE. Jan. K

At an inquest on Walter Beets, killed at Motuhora sawmill, a verdict wars returned that, death was caused through a balding machine breaking and striking the deceased, causing instantaneous death, no blame being attachable to anyone. BOY’S SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ASHBURTON. Jan. IK Ja:-k Lillcy .the nine-year-old son of A. I. Lillet. til .Methven. was run over by a grass-mower yesterday afternoon, (he right leg being caiighl in the knives. On admission to Ashburton Hospital the foot was amputated at I lie ankle. A FATA I.ITY. WELLINGTON. Jau. 1 I. Henry I’a I tvrson. who had a foot severed in a pug machine while working at the Brick Coy’s Works at Miramar yesterday. died ill Wellington Hospital at 2.3;) p.m. from his injuries.

FALL FROM TRAMCAR. A l OKI.AND. January 1 1

-Mrs Grace Ycllman. aged 39, fell from a moving traincur at Kllerslie on M ednesday night, sustaining a severe concussion of the brain and shock. The hospital reports that although Mrs /oilman wlio belongs to Fr,unktoii Junction, is conscious, .her condition is unimproved.

STOLEN CAR BURNT. AUCKLAND, January 11. A two-seater car unlawfully re from Sen muds Street about 9.50 p.m,*, was found an hour later in flames, on the eastern side of Orakei Basin. It had run off the road hut no trace of the occupants was found.

A communication has been received here from P. .). Hannan, to the effect that, arrangements for his trip to the l nited States to contest the world rowing championship with Goodsell are well in hand. Hannan expects to sail in -March. (: ER .11A NR.EPA 11 AT lONS. WELLINGTON, Jan. 1-1. Hon. Donnie Stewart in a statement concerning the latest reparation payment Irom Germany said the Dominion would receive appi'oximafely C352R9D (thirty-nino thousand refund of cost, of repatriating German prisoners and 313 thousand, New Zealand's slgire of reparations paid by Germany prior to introduction of the Dawes plan). The latter sum of 313 thousand lias no oiinectiou with, piymouts under the Dawes pans which aro now coming to hand quarterly. The total receipts to date under the Dawes plan, amount to £295.412 giving a total of approximately £608,000 received from Germany on account of repatriations. Repatriation moneys as they are received are, in accordance with the Government's decision, being applied in repayment of the war debt.

YOUNG WOMAN'S DEATH. DUNEDIN, Jan. 11. Jessiu Margaret Harris, single. 22, was found dead in lied at .Aloniington. She bad previously bad good health and a doctor being nimble to give i certificate, a x ,(;S t mortem was held to-day. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT. DUNEDIN, dan. 14. A young man. David Baird was the victim of a nasty accident in Otago Central. AVhilst hay-making, a fork broke, the handle piercing his chin and protruding through the cheek. He was taken to Clyde Hospital.

NO LICENSE LIQUOR. ASHBURTON. Jan. 14

The raffling of a case of whisky at a Catholic ba/.:*ir at Mount Somers on October 16th resulted in ltev. Father Price being charged with soling liquor bv lottery. The defendant was not in court, but counsel pleaded guilty. Price was also charged with carrying liquor into t no-license area, this charge being deferred, pending tho hearing of the first, arising out of the same circumstances. Georue Michael Dealt charged with selling liquor in a no-liccnse area after its disposal by lottery, pleaded not guilty.

FINED £ls. ASHBURTON, January 14. Father Price was fined £ls on the first charge, the second being withdrawn. In regard to Doak’s ease, the police gave evidence that defendant admitted making a tarpaulin muster to purchase liquor from the winner, a lady who did not want it. The case was adjourned to allow the counsel to inquire into the noint whether Doak was not a party to the sale of the liquor by the winner.

INQUEST VERDTCT. -DUNEDIN, Jan. I t. At tho inquest on tho girl Harris evidence showed that death was due to hyperthrophical heat. A verdict "as returned accordingly. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. NEW PLYMOUTH, Jan. 14. A boy named Roper met with a serious accident at tho Port this Tn°u'imr. M’hile standing on the wharf s edTro holding a bicvele ho overbalanced i-ul fell about twelve feet, striking tlie gunwale of a boat. Ho fractured ns ribs, which penetrated his lungs. He is removed to tho hospital. V CURIOUS FIRE. NI'XSON. Jan. 14. A three- roomed house in Nelson St., was twice tho subject- of n call to tho Briado within 24 hours. It was owned by K. Godfrey and occupied by M. Phillips. On the second occasion, the place was virtually destroyed. It is curious that tho second outbreak occurred in a different part of tho dwelling, which on the first occasion "as well saturated with water. THEFT SENTENCE. PALMERSTON. N.. Jan. 14. At the police court this morning John ,T. Ross (41) with several aliases and 22 previous convictions, mostly for j theft, was sentenced to six months on each of two charges of theft, the terms to be concurrent. AYEATHER CHANGE. ASHBURTON. January 14. Afer a few days very hot weather, there was a sudden change yesterday, about an inch of rain falling with heavy snow on the hack ranges. SLY-GROGGER GAOLED. ASHBURTON. January 14. Gideon Scott, who has a list of fines and two terms of imprisonment for similar offences, "-as to-day sentenced to three months’ hard for sly grogging.

CAR THIEVES

TE AAVAMUTU, January 14

Last evening Constable Gibberson arrested two young men in an Ajax car believed to have been stolen from Tinui, AYairarapa. On arrival at the police station one suspect, Gordon Brewer, ran away. After leaving the car cm the off side, the constable locked up Edgar Petterson and then went in search of Brewer with Constable Hooker. Heavy rain was falling and they were unable to find the man though they searched all night. 'Plus morning a report from Ohaupo indicated that an Essex ear had been removed during the night. It is believed Brewer took it. The police are watching all roads. Petterson was brought before the Court to -day and remanded to Hamilton ou-Afondav next.