DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1927, Page 4

DOMINION ITEMS.

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STRAY DOGS

AUCKLAND. Feb. 4

A proposal to limit the liberty of dogs was considered by tile Auckland City Council, the suggestion being that a bv-law similar to that now in force in Devonport .should he put into force.

The suggestion came from the Chief Traffic Inspector, who said that many complaints had been received of damage done to private gardens by stray dogs. Ho submitted a draft by-law as follows: ‘‘No person shall allow any dog to accompany him, or stray on any reserve, private, or public street, under the control of the Auckland City Council unless the dog is continually kept under control by means of a leading chain or strap or other efficient contrivance.” Tlio Inspector said the Devonport bylaw provided, further, that it should be lawful for any constable or officer of the Council to seize and detain a_ia' dog not under control, and if unclaimed for 48 hours to destroy it and also that the provisions of the by-law should not apply to drovers driving stock in the borough. MOTOR C.VR THEFT. WELLINGTON. Feb. I. Stating that lie was reluctant to send a boy of eighteen years to prison, Mr W. R. M’Kean, S.M., imposed a line of £2O 011 Frederick George Parkinson, who pleaded guilty to a charge of converting to his use a motor-car valued at £4BO. the property of G. K. MathieSOll. The offence was a fairly common one and there must Ik; some penalty, said his Worship, who thought a monetary penalty spread over a period would serve to impress guilt on the young man’s mind. In addition to the fine Parkinson was ordered to make restitution of £4l Ids in respect to damage, at the rate of 21)s per week. If this is not paid Parkinson will go to gaol lor two months. I WANGANUI’S RECORD. 1 AVANGANI'T. Feb. 4. A record cargo of phosphate, 350 ft tons, was brought to Wanganui to-day by the Forcric. which was berthed at Castled ill'. This will ho the largest cargo ever discharged from one bottom direct on to the local wharves. and marks the port’s consistent advancement. The Forcric is -120 ft long and was berthed with case this morning. PAYMENT OF COSTS. WFEHTNCTON. Feb. 4, Judgment, was given to-day by the Chief Justice on a new point relating to payment of costs. His Honour ruled under 211 of the Code that costs awarded defendant, in a ease discontinued by plaint iff must be paid before permission was granted for the ease to be recommenced. Even if plaintiff were to proceed in forma pauperis the difficulty would still exist. PRINTING OFFICE FIRE. TALHAPF. Feb. 5. A lire occurred at the Taihape Times at six this morning and gutted tlio main portion of the building and damaged the printing machine by lire and water. The type plant is a total loss and a linotype was damaged by water. The fire originated in a fireplace. r l lie plant and building was insured. but details are unavailable.

FOUND SHOT. TAIHAPE. Feb. 5. John Edward Frizzell. 27. a driver, went out shooting last, night with a pcarifle in Taihape Valiev. Not returning home bis lather-in-law became anxious and went in search at six this morning and found llie body partly through a wire fence with a bullet wound in the bead. Me bad the pearitlo in bis band and a discharged earlridge in the barrel. Indications point to the accident while getting through the fence. Deceased was a married man with one child.

THE NORTHUMBERLAND

AUCKLAND. Fob. 5. Alterations to the Calliope Dock- are under wav to ace mimodnie the Northumberland on In r- arrival ill about nine days time. The liner is 570 feet overall and the tloor of the dock i.s approximately 520 feet, long. Gelignite is being used to loosen the couerete steps and the shute at the top preparatory to cutting portion any, so that .'54 loot of the Northumberland’s how will (it in. ALLEGED ARSON. AUCKLAND. Fob. 5. Resentment manifesting itself in an attempt to create a fire on the doorstep of a man against whom 11 grudge was nurtured, resulted in the trial yesterday of Joseph Henry Trask, charged with attempted a rutin and alternatively wiln suiting lire to material in circumstances likely to damage a. dwelling. Accused’s signed statement showed he had been drinking and found his way into the grounds of a dairy where lie had been employed on a. milk delivery. When leaving he recalled the occasion on which his conduct had been criticised and felt lie had to retaliate l>v giving the employer a frigid. Ho poured kerosene in a rack and left after igniting it. He had no deliberate intention of destroying Hie house, (attached to the dairy). Counsel described the incident as a foolish alcoholic prank. and Judge Stringer agreed that the jury should pay more attention to the minor charge. The fire had been very trivial; but another live minutes rnigllit have made all the difference. Accused had not been too drunk to remember his action and could not be excused on the ground of irresponsibility. He was found guilty on the minor charge and sentence was deferred till Wednesday.

MEDICAL CONGRESS. D GNEDIN, Feb. 5. The Australasian Medical Congress was continued tins morning when tho subjects under consideration were the pathology of goitre, gynacology and obstetrics. Papers were read on all these subjects. Dr .1. W. D. Hooper (Melbourne) addressed the Congress on obstetrics. In the afternoon several social functions were provided in the form of at homes and garden parties. II vnBOT H COLLISION. AUCKLAND. Feb. <5. The small steamer Kiwi collided with a launch containing six persons last night. The launch was struck full amidships, and the impact split her top side. Water rushed in. and the launch filled Her crew then transferred to the steamer, and the launch was lowed ashore.

PHIL O’SHEA'S WTN. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. (i. At Monica Park last night. Phi! O’Shea, the local cyclist. lieat B. Spears, the world’s champion cyclist, in a series of three races. O’Shea wen the first two races, so that a third race was not necessary. Spears, stated that he could not rule on the unhanked grass track of Mon'.ca Park. He challenged O'Shea to race him on anv banked track in the Dominion. This match will take place at English Park on Wednesday.