DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 December 1927, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

- - —— .i - ■ ■ - - (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) AGED MAORI FATALLY INJURED. AUCKLAND, Dec. 30. Great injuries sustained through being struck by a motor lorry at the corner of Customs Street and Little Queen Street this evening, caused the death of an aged [Maori, Wetere Tekauwhatu. The lorry, driven by Claude Francis Morningskle, was turning from Customs Street into Little Queen Street. Deceased was crossing the road when he was knocked by the vehicle, which was promptly brought to .a standstill. Deceased succumbed to his injuries at the Auckland Hospital in less than ail hour later. It was only a superficial injury—a compound fracture of tho left leg. and it is assumed that shock, accentuated by deceased’s ago caused his death.

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. CHRISTCHURCH. Dee. 30. The position of the players at the end of the fifth round' was: Davies, won 5, lost 0; Foiling, won 4.J, lost -J; Fribcrg. won 3, lost 1; Ale Hermit, won 3 lost 2; Severnc, won 2) lost 2,}; Neville. won 2} lost 2); Fisher, won 1. lost 3; Fail-bum. won I. lost 4; Summers won 1, lost I; Joyce, won ), lost 4}. Fribcrg and Fisher still have to play. , GROCERY SHOP ‘FIRE. WELLINGTON, Dec. 30. A fire at an early hour damaged the rear portion of a building at Berlinmpore, occupied by Henry Albert Mason, as a grocery store and dwelling. The sliop and contents were affected by smoko and water. The premises arc owned by F. W. Moore, of Roscnoath.

OILFIELDS 'REPORT. GISBORNE, Doe. 31

Taranaki oilfields report Wninpu No. 2 well is down to a depth of 2833 feet in brown shale; S’, inches diameter casing to 2810 feet. Gisborne No. 1 well to a depth of 2043 feet in soft sandstone; 8.; inches diameter easing to 2023 feet. Gisborne No. 2 well, the cellar excavation is completed and transport material progressing satisfactorily.