DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1927, Page 4

DOMINION ITEMS.

[BX TELEGRAPH—PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A BIG ESTATE. AUCKLAND, May 21. The estate of David Dingwall pi;cviousy stated to be over £IOO,OOO, has no been lodged for probate at C 240.008. After providing a. life interest for an aged sister, practically the whole of the estate goes to founding Dingwall Presbyterian Orphanage. . A BURGLARY. FOXTON, .May 21. Early this morning a partly submerged ear with lights burning was discovered in ft bay of the river fit the end of the wharf, rear number had been removed, hut oil recovering the car. the front plate was disclosed. In and about the car were a number of letters addressed t-> o’ ami Kuki residents. The police investigating were informed that the Ohnu Post Office was broken into hist night, and a new delivery van belonging to Ross. Rough and Co is missing.

17. S--BRITISH AGREEM ENT

WELLINGTON, May 21

A settlement of all claims between Britain and United States uas rear hen Cliretigh the exchange of notes. It o understood United States will iccei.e ft caianve- of about I,cJ.L!Lj iijlUus, including claims for the British seizine of American ships before the United States entered the war. The basic dispute regarding the right'of Britain to make seizures, is not settled. A formal announcement of the terms will be made within a few days. Under the new agreement Britain waives claims and agrees to submission of the residual American shipping and naval claims of about 1300 thousand dollars to British Courts, United States promising 4.0 pay American claimants the difference in cases in which Liitish Courts fail to grant the full individual claims. Both sides aver there shall he no further resort io dfplonmov or arbitration.

A SUICIDE. CHRLSTOHUUCH, May 22. On Friday afternoon .Sydney Frederick Voice, a young mull, left his home in Elmwood Road, Fendalton, and yesterday his dead body was found in Royd’s Paddock fit Fendalton with a discharged shotgun beside it. A .note was found in the gun-ease stating that it was deceased’s intention to commit suicide. An inquest Wits held by Mr Bawrv, S.M.. this afternoon. The evidence was that the deceased was a labourer and was unemployed. He appeared to be in his usual state of health, hut he had seemed somewhat depressed. The Coroners verdict was one of suicide. ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. AUCKIiVND. May 21. Kophing to a deputation representing the ex-soldier amputees, who objected to the standardisation «.f art ificial limbs. Mr Coates said it would I a very expensive to keep a Lit of spare parts. He would be very glad to discuss the matter with the Minister of Defence, and place the deputation’s representations lictore him. That would be done before any contract for the supply of limls was lei. Ho had heard similar statements all over the- country, and he knew lliey were all sincere.

THE BANKS. WANG AN FT. .Mac 20

The .Mayor (Mr AV. J. Rogers) declared at a meeting of the City Coon ,-il that the Associated Banks had got a throttle-hold, and it was quite evident that the Associated Banks i (instituted the most povei fid cru-.t in New Zealand. It was unanimously devilled that a letter of protest he sent concerning the increased rate of interest.

BOY KILLED. AUCKLAND. Afay

David Douglas, aged 6 years, of Romuera. was knocked down and killed by a motor car on the road outside the Police Station at Remuora. He was taken to the Hospital, but died a few moments after admission.

Tt is stated that the hoy was .standing on tin' footpath close to the Police Station when he suddenly ran across the road on front of an approaching car. David was the son of Afr and Airs W. Douglas, of Lonclpcl Road. ITo was a bright and intelligent hoy, and he had endeared himself to all who lived in the-neighbourhood of his home.

PRICE OF BUTTER. AUCKLAND. A Lay 22. The price of butter will lie ‘raised in Auckland to-morrow by Id per lb.

BURLARY EPIDEMIC. AUCKLAND, Afay 21. .Tack Johnston, aged 29, and Frank Bale, aged 21, appeared at the Police Court charged with breaking and entering the warehouse of the Arch Fur Company ,on March 28th. and stealing fur coats, etc., valued at .£(500. Chief Detective Cummings, in asking for a remand, said that other charges were pending. W itli the arrest of these men, he said, and other recent arrests, flic police would clean up the more serious burglary epidemic that had prevailed for the past three months. Nearly £360 worth of property had been recovered. AVith reference to William James Afofntyre and Bertha Cooper, who were arrested for being in possession of explosives, the Chief Detective said that Balle and Johnson would accept the responsibility of giving them the explosives. “You ought to he congratulated on having got these men,” said Afr Hunt, S.AL. who remanded the accused until Tuesday.

A FEILDIXG BURGLARY. FEILDING. Afay 21. Last night a burglar entered the premises of AR-Grueis, Ltd.,' drapers and clothiers, and stole a quentity of suits, rugs etc., and a small .sum of money. The entry wn.s effected by smashing a window at the rear. Eortunatelv, the- day’s takings had been looked in the safe, which was not touched. The value of the stolen articles is not ascertainable. BROADCAST RADIO. CHRISTCHURCH. May 21. Radio station 2L.0.. London, was i heard in Christchurch from 3.4.3 a.m. to 7.15 a.m. to-day, the first time in the history of the station. Rebroadcast by P.C.J.J., Tindhoven, Holland, on short waves and picked up by 28. L., Sydney, and again rebroadcast on ordinary broadcast. The hand and speeches to a great extent were musty, but music cam® through clearly on short waves. P.C.J.J. was received clearly on short waves here. The Dutch station announced it was relaying London and Daventrv programmes.