DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1927, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TEI.KGR.irn-—I'KB chess association]

CALLOUS YOUTHS. AUCKLAND. January II

“ They are hold as brass and Borstal has no terrors for them.” said SeniorDetective Hammond when lour youths came before. Mr Hunt. S.M., at the Police Court this morning. The four were sentenced in the Supreme Court yesterday to three years’ Borstal and it transpired that while on the way to Court to receive their sentence they embarked on a final adventure by committing further shop thefts. On account of yesterday's sentence they were committed and discharged, the detective remarking that the sooner they got to Borstal the better. ARSON CHARGE. BLENHEIM. Jan. 11. John David McKenzie pleaded guilty t.o two charges that, on December In. at Seddon. he did wilfully set lire to a three-roomed cottage, and, with intent to defraud, did attempt to obtain the sum of £134 insurance on the said building. The accused was committed to the Supreme Court fur sentence, hail being allowed, self in £350. and one surety of £350.

N.Z. A. ANDO ASSOCIATION. TAUMARANUf. Jan. 14

The New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union and Axeman s Association s twentieth annual ronlerence opened here to-day. delegates attending from all parts of the Dominion. The President, Mr .1. A. Hansen, presided. The delegates were welcomed by the Mayor (Mr G. E. Mansion.). An executive meeting was then held, at which formal business was transacted. and the delegates afterwards met in conference. A vote of condolence was carried with the relatives of tho late Mr A. ( urry. ot Blenheim, who had given the l ninn valuable assistance during his lifetime.

The President, in his report stated that Afrs J. E. Richardson, of Tenkaii. had been appointed official lmndieapper for the North Island. Air AI. Dowling was available for a similar position for .Southland, and Mr K. Fitzgerald tor the West Coast.

The balance sheet, showed a credit of £139 Ids Id. 'The Chib's affiliations showed an increase of 13. and the registration of 123 of an increase, principally in the Auckland prvince. where there are now 30 clubs affiliated and 20 registered competitors. Tho prospects for the com'"season wore good, and the championship meeting would he held at Taiimariinui in A larch next.

WHEAT IMPORTS. ASHBURTON. January ll

Criticism of the attitude of the Government in connection with the wheat industry was voiced at a meeting of the wheat growers held to-day under the auspices of the mid-Canterbury Executive of the Farmers’ Union today.

It was resolved unanimously: “That this meeting of wheat growers views with alarm the present position of the wheat industry, in view of the fait that the present price mentioned for the incoming crop of wheat is not a very payable one, and would inflict very great hardships on the smaller wheat fanners, and would result in a large decrease in the area being placed under cultivation next season. We therefore urge upon the Cabinet the necessity fit' upholding the wheat industry, which is absolutely essential to tlio welfare of the whole of New Zealand. Immediate action on the part of tlio Government is necessary in order to safeguard the position.” It was also resolved urging that an immediate combined meeting be bold of wheat growers, merchants, millers, Chambers of Commerce and A. and P. Associations, with a view to discussing the present position of the wheat industry. and to obtain united action in support of the industry.

" N.Z. TIMES.” MERGED WITH “ DOMINION.” WELLINGTON. January 14. It is announced that the “New Zealand Times ” will cease publication after January 22nd. It is understood that the goodwill has been disposed ot to the “ Dominion.” the shareholders of the “ Times ” receiving a consideration in shares in the “ Dominion,” so -aat, in some sort, it is an amalgamation of the two papers. The “ Times retains its premises and plant which are not included in the transaction. CALL ACCEPTED. WELLINGTON. Jan. Li. Rev. .T. R. Blanchard of Perth, Western Australia, tias agreed to accept a call of St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Willis St.. Wellington, recently forwarded to him.