DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1927, Page 2

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph— Per Press Association.) NOISY EXHAUSTS. WELLINGTON, Dec. 7. An attempt is being made by the City Council Traffic Department to lessen the nuisance of open exhausts. Owners of motor-bicycles of types known to be capable of making a loud noise are being instructed to submit their machines for inspection, and where it is considered necessary an order is issued for ,a silencer to be fitted, or the cut-out to be sealed by welding, as the case may require. The inspectors hope to work gradually through all the doubtful machines in town, while noisy liders oh the roa:l will be immediately reminded of the by-law and proceedings will he instituted if the directions are ignore 1.

FRAUD CHARGE. AUCKLAND, Dec. 9. A line of £IOO or two months gaol was imposed by Air AlcKean, S.AI., on T. AY. A. J. Wayler, alias Paulton, 38, for establishing a lottery known as Oxford Crossword Competition, to l>e followed by one month s imprisonment on one of thirty-six charges of obtaining money by false pretences, accused pleading guilty to nil the charges. Chief Detective Cummings stated the accused was discharged from prison on July 29th last, and next day advertised an Oxford crossword puzzle. On September 10th. lie published names stated to bo the winners of the first prize of £BO, second prize of £4O and various other prizes. He received eight hun-

dred shillings from entrants. Enquiries by the police failed to locate any of the persons whose names were published as prize winners. The “bole thing was a fraud. Accused lias a number of previous convictions betoie this of breaking, entering and theft, and was now serving a month’s sentence and awaiting trial at the Supremo Court on another charge. The Magistrate said this seemed to lie an easy way to get money by fraud. The prospects of any entrants winning anything were practically nil. A SEVERE ORDEAL. AUCKLAND, Dec. 7. 1 To lie all night in the cockpit of a launch, suffering great pain from several broken ribs, was the trying ordeal undergone by George Alilne, fiftyseven, of T.Uerslie, who was admitted to the Auckland Hospital yesterday. A fisherman by occupation, Milne went to bis launch at the Nelson Street wharf at eight o’clock on Alonday evening, intending to pass the night on board. As there were no steps be jumped from the wharf to the roof of tho cabin. Slipping on the wet surface, Alilne foil heavily on his back and fractured several ribs close to the spine. He was unable to rise and was in great pain.

Several times during the night lie called out. but the lonely situation of the wharf prevented his discovery. The injured man was not discovered until his son boarded the launch twelve hours after the accident.

AA r ELL IN O TON PROPERTY. WELLINGTON, Dec. 7. A valuable block of Hamilton Quay property was submitted to sale by auction to-day by J. H. Betluiiie. Ltd., this being the “Now Zealand limes office, standing on a site mostly freehold, but including three perches on a 999 years’ lease. The brick and concrete building contains 33,000 feet of floor area. The auctioneer, in submitting the property, mentioned recent important city property sales, including Te Aro House, Cuba’St., £65,000; Trocadero Hotel, adjoining “ Times ” property at £41,000, equal to £B7O per foot frontage ; Bristol Piano Co.. Lambton Quay, £IOOO per foot. It was mentioned that only the Lambton Quay frontage of the New Zealand Times property is let, and that rentals amount to £ll3B per annum. Bidding commenced at £50,000 in the presence of a representative audience of business men, and competition seemed keen at the opening, the price rising by £IOOO bids to £66,000, at which figure the property was passed ih’-aiid is available for private sale. „y.

A (AN DIES SUDDENLY. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 9. An inquest was opened to-day on the death of John Dunnett, of Temuka, who was found outside the front door of the residence of Ahs Man son, Peterborough Street, on AA’ednesday evening. According to the evidence, deceased was a single man, a returned soldier, and had lived on his mother’s farm near Temuka. He left the farm on Saturday for Timaru. His health had not been good since the war, owing to the effects of gas. He had appeared miserable and depressed of late, and ho had left a note to his brother;, (which was written on a piece of paper with poison labels pasted on the hack.

Ena Robertson, waitress. stated that until recently she lypl been engaged to deceased. They had had no quarrel, and had been together earlier on AA’ednesday evening. Dunnett had taken her to Airs Alanson’s, where she lived, and gave no indication of not being normal. 'Later she opened the front door in answer to a knock, and found deceased lying on the lawn. His heart was heating, hut he was unconscious.

The medical evidence was to the effect that there were no signs of bodily injury, or that death was caused by poisoning. The inquest 'was adjourned.

THR EATENED BY: SHARK. AUCKLAND, Dec. 8. Afr Fred Sunberg and a Araori named Hoera were fishing from a 13ft. boat off Te Kahn on Tuesday, when an enormous shark put in an appearance. They say it was several feet longer than their boat. Immediately it appeared the shark swam round the boat, knocking it occasionally. Hoera was so frightened that he nearly capsized the boat, for he grasped his companion, knocking his hat overboard. The shark immediately snapped up the hat and swallowed it.

Afr Sunberg then attacked the monster with an oar in an cndcaiour to frighten it off. but the shark rushed and seized the oar in its teeth. Finding it just as unpaltahle as the hat it then departed. The fishermen immediately hastened to land. Both consider they are fortunate to he alive. Hoera was so shaken by the experience that he declared he would never go to sea in a small boat again. LIQUOR QUESTION. AYELLINGTON, Dec. 9. In reply to the statements that have been published as to what took place at a deputation of members of the Government on Alondav last regarding the Licensing Bill, the Prime Alinister states that lie had said he could raise no objection to a private member bringing down a Bill, hut that he would have to ascertain whether the forms of the House would permit that course to he followed.

As to the request that a Alinister of the Crown would bring down a Bill, Afr Coates said he had stated that that was a matter upon which he was unable to answer at the moment, but he would consider it. Tn any case, he had said he thought it was a time for mini thinking, and it might he necessary for him to call the Party together it) order to. discuss the situation.

A CORRECTION. AUCKLAND, Dec. 10. Insurances on Henderson and Pollard’s premises is twenty thousand in the Homo Insurance Coy., and five thousand only in Lloyds. DOCTOR NON- SUITED. AUCKLAND, Dec. 9. The Supreme Court to-day continued bearing the claim by Dr and Airs AA . A. Alexander against Dr E. J. Alillar for £2OOO damages regarding the sale of the latter’s house and practice at

Takapuna. Counsel for fhc plaintiffs at Air Justice Reed’s suggestion, agreed to accept a non-suit, on the understanding that all the books and the relevant documents be left with the Registrar for further investigation. If thev were found to substantiate l)i Alexander’s allegations. the ease would bo gone on with. Otherwise, counsel said that he would tender an apology. Plaintiffs are to pay tho costs.

UNREGISTERED ELECTRIC AYIRE- • AIEX. WELLINGTON, Dee. 9. Several prosecutions were instituted 1 * at the Alagistrnte’s Court to-day. under the Electrical Wiremen’s Registration Act.

Air Tudehope. assistant Crown solicitor, said the Act was passed in the interests of public safety, and the protection from fire. It provided for the registration of electric wire men., and prohibited any persons other than registered wiremen, being engaged in electrical wiring work, and prohibited employment by any person o othei than such on wiring work, except that a wireman might Have the assistance of an apprentice. Tho Department wanted public attention directed to the Act, and was not seeking a heavy penalty in the present cases. Most of the coses were adjourned.

A FIRE. CHRISTCHURCH, - Dec. 9. A. five-roomed dwelling at Flaxton, occupied by AVilliam Leslie Pawsey, was destroyed by fire early this morning. A few personal effects were ell that was saved The fire is belieied to have been caused by a defective chimney. The furniture was insured for £2OO, with tho Royal Insurance Co. The house was owned by Geo. Barrel’, of Goldliurst.

SUICIDE, i MARTOX, Dec. 9. The body of Ah C.ing, known a ; s Wing On, a Chinese, aged 60, fruiterer was found hanging at the rear of bis premises, Broadway, this morning. Apparently he had committed suicide. It is believed that- ho had lieen m financial difficulties. POLICE TRANSFERS. WELLINGTON, Dec. 9. . Amongst several police changes announced this afternoon are the follow--lUf aspect or O’HalloYan, of Greymouth, is to take charge.; of the Gisborne dis-Sub-Inspector J. A. Matthew, of Christchurch, is promoted Inspector m charge of the Greymouth district. Sergeant C. H. McGloite, of Clyde, is to replace Senior-Sergeant Seandrett, resigned, at AVestport. “AIIXED” .WHISKY. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 8. Mabel AYhitty was convicted and fined £lO and costs for selling whisky in a bottle bearing a misleading label, - at the Magistrate’s Court, before Air H. P. I,awry S.AI.. yesterday. • ' Mr Brown, for the prosecution said that a bottle bearing a Black and AVlii’te label in the bar of defendant’s hotel had been found to contain other than Black and White whiskey. Air Sargent, for the defendant, who pleaded guilty, said that it was custom at a number of hotels,, .when there were several nearby empty bottles on the counter, to pour the contents of all 'into one or two bottles. “Thus brands become mixed,” said counsel. •-

The Magistrate said that the case was not as serious as some that had .been )>efore the Court, but it was only right that the public should get what they ordered. THEFT CHARGE. ' AVAIPUKURAU, Dee. 9. Horace Rad vers Aladdaford. before Justices this afternoon, was charged that, being a clerk, he received fourteen pounds four shillings and fourpence, and fraudulently omitted to account or pay same to the ■ Patangata, 1 County Council. He was remanded. for fourteen days. Bail of £309 from’ accused, and a similar surety, wasforthcoming.

CAR SMASH. *• WELLINGTON, Dec. 9. As the result of a motor collision at Hataitai on Monday night, Air A.’ L. Hunt is confined to his home with a severe cut over the right eye and shock. He was proceeding home almut six o’clock, and collided with Sir Joseph AYard’s car, which was in the hands of mechanics, who were tryiu ; it out. Both cars were badly damaged. AN ACCIDENT. OAMARU, Dec. 9. AYhile attending the metal crushing ' machinery at the Hilderthorpe Pit on Thursday afternoon, an employee, named Len Cayford, a married man of Oamaru, was struck by a belt fastener on the main driving belt, and suffered a. severe cut on the hack of the scalp. He was picked up unconscious, and was taken to the hospital at Oamaru. His injuries proved not of a serious nature, and he is progressing satisfactorily.

LORRY KILLS BOY. ’ /AUCKLAND, Dec. 9a A hoy, Frederick Holeman, aged 11, .. whose parents inside at Glenbrook; was killed throiigli*' being knocked down by a motor car on his way home from school. Children were dispersing after school when the ac- • cident occurred. The boy was taken to Franklin Hospital, Hut was dead on arrival. ' DOUBLE TRAGEDY. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 10. A double tragedy occurred in Godley Avenue, Papanui, early this when AYilliam Alexander Foster, aged 37, using an axe, killed his wife, Olive, aged 32, in bed. and then drowned himself in a hath. He left a note in the milk billy saying: “ For God’s send for the police immediately.” ’ x here are five children, ranging fronff s _ eight to two. Foster was first assist- • ant master at the Papanui School and worked for a time in Samoa. Ho was married in England.