DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1927, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

£av TELEGU.trii— PE It PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] CONSUL’S HIGH FEES. ( MILE REPLIES TO N.Z. phot,set. WELLINGTON, May 23. Some time ago the attention of the Government was drawn to tlie high scale ol lees laid down by the ( hiiean Government in connexion with the visa-iiig of documents to aocompan* stud .-beep er ported from New Zealand to Chile, ii h ing pointed out that on one con e :i nt of 130 rams expored. the C o -alar charges totalled appruximal.y 2 it), or a trifle over lj' per cent, of the f.n.b. price of tiie animals. As it was felt that such a high scale ol lees was likely to net as a deterrent to the development of bust ness between the two countries, tiie Chilean. Government was asked, through the Secretary of State fur Dominion Affairs, whether it would consider a reduction in the lees. The Hon. Mr llawken. Minister lor Agriculture, now ml vises that the Ministry for Foreign Adairs. Santiago, tins replied, through the British Government. to the effect that it i* not ill the power of that Department to Ii mi Ii tv the lees, as they are embodied ill the law which establishes ihe consular tiirid" ol Chile.

n.z. academic board. WELLINGTON. Ma.v 21

The eleeiiun of eight member* to the Academic Board of New Zealand by Professors has resulted as follows:—Professors \Y Anderson (Auckland). J. Bankini' Brown (Victoria). J. llight i Canterbury). T. A. Hunter (Victoria). .1, |< 11. Inglis (Otago). R. Jack (Otago). If. \V. Sugar (A nekland), A. Wall (Cantcrhtirv).

DOG TRIAL. FELL DING. May 24

Foilding Collie C 1 nil’s annual dog trial was held to-day. The pull-drive competition resulted: Colin Thom’s Gloaming -Itß.l ; F. King’s Knti'v 471. 2 ; I'". Finland's Black Hi. 3.

DAMAGES GRANTED. WELLINGTON. Mav 23

In the ease of David Simpson and Mabel Simpson (wife) who claimed £IOO3 12s Oil as special and general damages from Magnus Motors Ltd as a result ol a collision between the company's ear and a cycle ridden by Mrs Simpson, the jury awarded damages totalling £413 13s.

NURSING HOME CASE. AUCKLAND, Mav 23

Allegations of negligence in treatment of a maternity ease. against Blanche Donald, proprietress of a nursing home, were made in the Magistrate’s Court, during the hearing of a claim fur professional .services, and a counter claim for {gift damages. Defendant. T. Clarke, alleged that as a result of failure to give his wile due attention and care or as a result nt negligence*, his wife became seriously ill and had suffered since from acute neurasthenia. Mrs Clarke, in evidence, said she was admitted to the home at 7 a.m., being received hv a probationary nurse. She was left to unpack her suitcase and was visited nine by Nurse Donald, while the probationary nurse entered and left the room two or three times. When witness had been in the home about an hour the baby was horn. Doctor Pettit said if what Mrs Clarke said, was true she did not. receive the care due to her. The onus was on the nurse to discover the condition of the patient on her arrival at the home. When lie saw the baby it was apparently in normal health, hut it died next morning from malignant jaundice. Later when he heard the circumstances of its l.irtli ho thought this might have contributed to its death. He therefore reported tin* matter to the Health Department.

Counsel for Alls Donald said Airs Clarke arrived unexpectedly and Mr.* Donald was not informed there was any hurry. She* was in bed, hut immediately dressed and visited Airs Clarke. She set about preparing the room for the etediuement.. and then heard a cry and found the baby bad been born. The Health Department math* an exhaustive inquiry into the matter and hyund theme was nothing to justify a complaint. Counsel suggested that if Airs Donald had not pressed for payment of the* account ho would have been willing to withdraw the counter claim. ... .A-tors P. A. Limlsay and J. Aloir. in evidence, did not consider there had been any negligence. Ilu* lurtlier hearwas adjourned till ’I hursday.

POST OFFICE BUILDING. HASTINGS, May 23. C. Palmer, a local builder, has secured a contract for alterations and additions to the local Post Office, amounting to £16,0110. ’lhe work commences immediately. EMPIRE DAY. WELLINGTON. Alay 24. Three thousand Loudon school children took part in the Empire Day demonstration at (rtiitlhsill. Alter heating Sir Janies Parr’s ghiwin'g word picture of New Zealand children s loyalty, and stories of their long journey to school, the children resolved on the* motion of a hoy ol ten. to ask the Lord Mayor to send greetings to overseas scholars. Sir .1. Parr urged there should he a system of interschool correspondence.

Speaking at the Canadian Club’s Empire Day luncheon, Sir J. Parr called attention to the Diet that Canada s trade balance was unfavourable to New Zealand. He believed Air Coates had taken the* matter up personally, and he personally urged the Canadian Trade A! mister to vi*it New Zealand with a view to remedying tlie balance.

REEFTON, May 25. Mr T R. Watson was to-day elected Countv Chairman of Inaiigalma. GRFYMOUTH, May 25. Cl rev County Council is celebrating its jubilee meeting to-day. C - 4. Itviill was elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Dobson explosion inquest will he reopened on Friday.