DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1928, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association. CHEMIST'S HOURS, AUCKLAND, .March 20. A requisition signed by 60 out of a total of 80 chemists in Auckland am! suburbs, agreeing to close their shops from 9 o’clock on Saturday night until Monday morning was approved by the Labour Department at Auckland and forwarded to Wellington for approval. LISTENERS’ LEAGUE. AUCKLAND. March 20. Dissatisfaction felt by local radio subscribers with the existing broadcasting service, found expression at a meeting convened by the Auckland Listeners’ League last evening. Mr Harris, General -Manager ol Radio Ltd., hail declined an invitation !n attend and the following motion v. as carried unanimously—This meeting is of the opinion that while the control of broadcasting is in the hands of : '.o present inefficient administration, no real improvement in broadcasting can he expected. After eight months, ii reaffirms its lack of confidence in either the capabilities or good intentions of the Radio Broadcasting Coy. A further resolution expressed regret I at the. failure of the Government to set up an Advisory Board and complained of the Company's failure to pi ovule listeners-in with financial statement.* during the two years it has condui-.-d broadcast ing. THE ALIEN LASCAR. GISBORNE, .March 1!!. Ahdoolnahee Sultan Kn who because of threats of Lascar shipmates on the Argyllshire, was brought ashore atGisborne on .March 10 for his own protection, was again before the Court this morning on a charge of assaulting Toherilbi Annis Mahmud. The police intimated they would offer no evidence and the charge was withdrawn. Abdool was then charged with landing in New Zealand without a permit, being ail alien. Counsel explained that the man was brought ashore for his own safety. The other charge could nob he proceeded with s's Abdool had been guilty of no offence, hut he was not entitled to he released, and the only thing was to keep him here till the departure of the boat for Sydney, and thence he would he sent to Rangoon. Although he had done no wrong he would have to he kept in custody. Accused was remanded for a month on the understanding that the charge would he withdrawn when a boat was available to- convey him away. A. AND P. SHOW MEETING. PALMERSTON X., March 20. At a meeting of the general committee of the Manawatu Agricultural and Pnstrol Association, it was decided to send a deputation to Wellington to the Royal Agricultural Society suggesting that it hold its Royal Show this year in con junction with the Manawutu Spring Show and that the local society had no objection to the Royal Society in future, proceeding with the Autumn Show. CABINET READJUSTMENT. WELLINGTON. March 20. lion. .1. G. Coates announced the following re-arrangement of portfolios consequent on Hon. Anderson s absence on a health trip :—• Mines and Publicity. Mr Coates. Marine and Machinery Inspection. Sir E. D. Bell. Labour and Government Printin' Office. Mr Wright. Pensions, Mr Rolleston. MASSEY COLLEGE OPENED. PALMERSTON N., March 20. In tlie presence ot a large gathering, Massey Agricultural College was officially declared open this afternoon. The ceremony was performed hv the Minister of Agriculture. Among those present were members ol tho College Council, heads of various divisions ol the Department of Agriculture and representatives of the farming community. CAR THIEVES. AUCKLAND. March 20. Two young men. Frank Andrew Morgan and Henry Ernest Bond, to-day admitted converting to their own use live motor ears valued at 6-1-10. Ihr police gave evidence that they were living together for six months, doing liilli' work, but drinking and taking ears. Morgan was sentenced to three months maximum five charges eoneurro„t. and Bond to one month. Morgan already is serving a term lor a similar offence. OTL WELLS REPORT. GISBORNE. -March 20. Taranaki O.illiol ds reportGisborne No 1 well was drilled to a depth of 2483 ft. in shale. 6’,in. diameter easing to 2478 ft. Slow progress "’as made, due to continual caving in. Gisborne No. 2 well was rigged up retarded by had weather.