DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1928, Page 1

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Tress Association.) FARM HOUSE DESTROYED. TE AWAMUTU, March' 13. A farmhouse at Patarangi was completely destroyed late yesterday a Iternoon. Airs Ham, whose husband died tragically live weeks ago, had gone to the milking shed and looking back a few minutes later discovered (lames issuing fmm the house. Before help could arrive the building was demolished. Insurances are unavailable. .a coincidence is that a farmhouse opposite was destroyed similarly just before ’Xmas. EXPORT OK APPLES. IVKIJJXCiTOX, March 12. Big shipments of apples and pears will lie loaded at Wellington lor England in the course of the- present week, the total for three vessels being 132,000. eases. The Alataroa will commence loading to-day, taking on 47.500 cases, the Mahana will take in 31,000 cases on Friday and the Cornwall will start loading 51,000 cases next Monday. In addition, the Deton will commence loading at Nelson next week with 13,000 eases, and the Cambridge at Auckland with 10,000. Although early in the season it was anticipated that the crop would mature about seven days earlier than usual, ibis has not proved to he the case. In fact, mid-season varieties have been a little later than the average. Racking is now in full swing, and very large 'quantifies are expected to he ready within the next fortnight, and there is every indication that the crop mis season will he a heavy -one. if not a record. The first shipments of the season will reach Loudon about March 25ih, and information as to the prices realised will he r< < eivetl a day or two later. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS. WELLINGTON, March 12. A motion was carried to-night by llio Wellington School Committees’ Association that a combined deputation from the School Committees' Association, tile Educational Institute, the Headmasters' Association. and the Education Board wait upon the Minister of Education to discuss the position regarding the substitute assistant teachers, and the staffing ol the schools. A number of speakers opposed the system of having substitute teachers. It was further decided to call a ((inference of representatives of the School Teachers’ Association, the Headmasters’ Association, and the Educational Institute to discuss the question of salaries and staffing, to see tl a different basis could not he arrived at. MOTOR CYCLIST KILLED. CHRISTCHURCH, March 13. While riding a motor cycle along Walters Road. Marshland, at fifty miles an hour, late on Monday night, Reginald Havelock McDonald was unable to negotiate a corner and -the machine, rider and a passenger—James (plaid, who had boon riding on the pillion, plunged across an eleven-loot ditch through a barhod-wiro fence. McDonald was single, aged 22, and employed hv Adams Ltd. as a motor salesman. At the inquest to-day tile medical evidence was that the cause of death was shock, following dislocation of the cerebral vertebrae. The Coroner said it was just another case of a young man of promise being killed through riding at too great a speed. The verdict was that McDonald met his death as the result of injuries sustained by having ridden a motor cycle at an excessive speed and to liis inability to make the turn required. MR TRATTEN’S MISSION AUSTRALIAN MINISTER IN AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, March 12. “I have come o-’cr here at the de sire of both Governments to see whether the trade, position cannot he improved,” said the Hon H. K. l’rntten, Australian Minister of T’adc and Customs, who arrived by D’? Niagara this morning. “I feel sure that in both dominions there is a feeling that there should be a natural friendship between the Commonwealth and New Zealand,” he continued, “and although both Governments undoubtedly have their trade problem*} there will, I am sure, lie a mutual recognition of each other’s difficulties.” “But,” ho added, “there is no reason wdiy the trade position should not he improved.” “Would you care to say 'anything concerning the butter trade between the two countries,” Mr Bratton was asked. “No. I am not going to talk about it and I am not going to say a word about flour or whent either,” ho replied. AFr Bratton was met by Sir Francis Bcdl, who welcomed him on behalf of the Government. • VISITOR GREATLY IMPRESSED. AUCKLAND, March 12. Very favourably impressed with New Zealand and Australia. Air Howard Heinz, prominent American businessman of Pittsburg, is leaving Auckland by the Niagara for Vancouver. Air Heinz spent some weeks in New Zealand with Air Rex Ffinn, of Pittsburg. and then made a short business trip to the Commonwealth, returning by the Niagara. "1 feel much more could he done in the way of reciprocal trade between New Zealand and the United States, especially in an increase of New Zealand products to that country,” AH Heinz stated. “Ar.v greatest impression of this country is the maivellous development that has taken place during the short time the country has been occupied by white people.” Afr Heinz is a keen sympathiser with Great Britain and her Empire, and he stated he was always eager to learn the British viewpoint. Both in Australia and in New Zealand lie had made many friends, and now understood these countries much better. He believes that personal contact in business is the surest way to success, and hopes to return to the Dominion with his family in the near future for a more extended visit. Afr Rex FI inn joined Air Heinz in Auckland, and will also leave bv the Niagara.

RAROTONGAN FRUIT. WELLINGTON, Afareli 12. Sir M- Pomnre returned by the ALikura from Rarotonga. AA'hile he was there a conference between fruit suppliers and representatives of the New Zealand fruit merchants was .successfully held. A grading system would lie adopted and six central sheds would be erected by the growers These will be' equipped with up-to-date

machinery, etc., and will be controlled by European fruit Inspectors with native assistants. The arrangement will involve inspection charges, hut -the wastage due to improper packing, etc., will be eliminated, ft is hoped to arrange for better facilities with the Union Company for the boat carriage of fruits. An excellent spirit was maintained throughout the conference and misunderstandings removed. an alien in custody GISBORNE, March 13. When Ahdoolnabee Sultan Kn was brought ashore front the Argyllshire before the Police Court again this morning oil a charge of assault, Sen-ior-Sergt. Maclean explained that ns the prisoner was an alien lie would not under ordinary circumstances have been allowed to land in New Zealand, hut as he had been taken into custody there was no remedy, but to bring him ashore. Assuming that the ship sailing for Sydney would he available in about three weeks’ time, if was proposed that accused he remanded for a week on the present charge and he could then he taken to Wellington and shipped to Sydney, whence ho would he returned to his native land. The police did not intend to prosecute the accused on any charge, and ho was asking for a- remand simply to enable flic police to keep Abdool in custody until lie could he taken to Wellington. The Shipping Coy. was responsible to see that lie was returned to Rangoon, and the Company was prepared to pay all expenses. Abdool would have to remain in police custody. The remand was granted. SUAIAIER, TIME. AUCKLAND. Afareli 12. A referendum on summer time taken by the Auckland “Star” gave the following figures: For .Sidey time .. 7078 For standard time .. .. 5008 Alajority for Sidey time 1470 INFECTIOUS DISEASE. DOMINION RECORD FOR A WEEK. WELLINGTON, March 12. Details of infectious diseases reported in the seven days ended at noon today in the Dominion, arc as follows: Scarlet fever 01. diphtheria 10, enteric fever 3. tuberculosis 22, cerbro-spinnl meningitis 1, poliomyelitis 7, influenza 2, pneumonia 13, erysipelas 1, puerperal fever 7. tetanus 1, dysentery 4, a total of 109. In the Canterbuvy-AYcst Coast health district last week there was one death from an infectious disease, this occurring from tuberculosis in Canterbury. The eases notified were as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever 11, diphtheria, 2, tuberculosis 5, pneumonia 4, poliomyelitis (infantile 1 paralysis) 5, septic abortion 1: AAesf C.oasl. diphtheria 2. TNSANE SAILOR. DUNEDIN. March 13. Tofna states that the sailor on Ip.AI.S. Dunedin, who ran amok was shot in the groin whilst on the searchlight platform, and he died subsequently.