DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1927, Page 1

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association

M FRCIIA NTS’ ASS<KTATION MEETS BLENHEIM, Nov. 2.

A conference of the New Zealand .Merchants’ Association was held here to-day, delegates being present from all parts of tbe Dominion. They wore welcomed by the Mayor (-Mr C. 11. Hewlett) who was presented with a gold watch and chain in recognition ol his services since the inception of the federation, and prior to its formation. The delegates were entertained at luncheon by the Rotary Club. A big dinner is being held this evening.

A SERIOUS COLLISION. BLENHEIM. Nov. 2. A dangerous creek bridge situated on the main Blenlieini-Nelson highway, near Okaramio was the venue of a nasty smash yesterday afternoon, when a motor lorry, owned and driven by William Homan of Nelson collided with the bridge and left the road. Homan was proceeding from Blenheim to Nelson and struck the right lmnd side of the bridge, swerved to i be oilier side and then smashed to the far side railings. The waggon turned sharply off the road and nosedived down an eight-foot deep bank, finally coming to a standstill on tbe level ground.

During tbe collision a piece of timber entered from the cab and struck (lonian on the chest, causing a serious injury to his chest and fracturing some ribs. A passenger named S. Ball, jun., of Cauvastown bad a narrow escape, as a piece of timber tore tbe back of ibo cab behind where lie was sitting. After being attended medically in Havelock. Homan was removed to tlio Wair.au Hospital.

AFSTRAI.IA PROSPEROUS. AUCKLAND. Nov. 1

A great future for Queensland and Western Australia, is predicted by Air P. Kissling, general manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company, who returned to Auckland this morning after a business visit to Australia. ‘'The recent rains have altered the outlook and the country has great recuperative powers,” said Air Kissling.

“[ saw the Northern Rivers country anil the Darling Downs, and they were ns green as New Zealand.” Air Kissling says that he saw no evidence of depression in trade. Prices this year will be bettor for wool, and the wheat yield will be a normal one. There bad been enormous losses in sheep, but this year .should see things back to normal.

Tlio relief which followed the recent election in New South Wales was evident, said Jfr Kissling. ATr Bavin, 1 lie new Premier, was a ipiiet, steady man with plenty of confidence, and ho should be a success.

ACADEATTC BOARD. A\ ELLINGTON. Nov. 1

Professor R. .T. Bell (Dunedin), has been elected to fill the casual vacancy on the Academic Board caused by the resignation ot Professor Tnglis (DunoTbe Board (formerly the Board of Studies) will bold its first meeting in Wellington to-morrow.

MISLEADING PRODUCE MARK

WELLINGTON. Nov. 1

The ATco-Cun.sul for (be Argentine states that be has received a cablegram from (lie Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs, which states that the Argentine Government has cancelled the Argentine mark “Zelandia” for distinguishing butter and that the firm of Elowson and "Webster, grantees of the mark, has voluntarily withdrawn from circulation packages which displayed if.

Afeasures have also been taken so Hint no similar mark can be registered in the Argentine.

abortion case. STRATFORD. Nov. I. Heaton Clyde Burgess wins remanded •it the Magistrate’s Court tin's morning on a charge* of unlawfully using an instrument. Bail was refused owing to the precarious condition of the .voimg woman concerned.

RAILWAY CLERK’S LAPSE. WELLINGTON. Nov. 2

Frederick Diver, clerk at Lambton station .and showing nin toon and ahalf years’ service with tlie Railway Department, was committed to the 'Supremo Court to-day for sentence for theft from the Government.. The clofit.lc|ations amounted to Cl" 12s fid. and restitution bad been made.

MERCHANTS CONFFT!ENOE BLENHEIM, Nov. 2

A conference of the New Zealand Merchants’ Association was held bore to-day. delegates being present from all parts of the Dominion. They were welcomed by the Mayor (Mr CL If. Hewlett), who was presented with a gold watch and chain in recognition of bis services since the inception of the Federation and prior to its form-a-ton.

The delegates were entertained at luncheon by the Rotnrv Club. A big Tinner is being hold this evening.

RANDOLPH ROSE BANKRUPT MASTERTON. Nov. 2.

A petition in bankruptcy was to-day tiled by Randolph Author Rose. <>l Mnsterton, a farmer, and well-known athlete.

BOY’S FALL FROM WINDOW

WELLINGTON. Nov. 2.

As a result of a fall from a window to-di'i.v. John (Roberts, aged six. who resides with his parents at 157. Lawrence Street, was admitted to the hospital suffering from head injuries, and late to-night was stated to he in a serious condition.

PRISONS BOARD PRESIDENT.

DUNEDIN. Nov. 2

Owing to the retirement of Justice Stringer from the Supreme Court Bench which it is understood takes effect from to-morrow, the position of President of the Prisons Board becomes vacant. The position has been offered to Justice Situ, and he has agreed to undertake the duties. The next meeting of the Board will be held in Auckland towards the end of the present month.

DEATHS OF PROMINENT CITIZENS WELLINGTON. Nov. 2.

The death occurred to-day of two wll-known Wellington citizens. Lieut. Asher-Ashor, of the 'Wellington Fire Police, at liis residence in Marion St., at the age of 72 years. Born in Birmingham. lie resided in Wellington for Oft years. He leaves a widow and three sons and one daughter.

The other death was that of Mr Richard Titigey. Born in London > n 1851 he came to New Zealand in ISOo. He was a Maori War veteran, and with his brother, Air Edward Tingey, wn~ the founder of the Dominion wide firm of Tingey and Co., painters, decorators glaziers, etc.