DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1928, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association. IMPORTATION OF STOCK. PALMERSTON N., June 12. A letter received by the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association from Hon Hawken, states that Government has under consideration the question of permitting the importation under very stringent safeguards, of stud stock from Great Britain, where energetic measures arc being taken to endeavour to eradicate foot and mouth disease. No decision lias yet been reached on tho subject by tlie Government. HON NOSWORTHY." ASHBURTON, Juno 12. Hon Noswortliy, who lias represented Ashburton since 1908, announces bo will not contest mid-Canterbury seat at the next election. In a letter to the “Guardian” be says:—“l now desire to announce it is my present intention not to be a candidate. After twenty consecutive years of service as member of Parliament, and during nine strenuous years of which I as Minister of the Crown held important |K>rflolios, T think I may fully claim to be entitled to a rest, and I am sure this will not be begrudged me.” SENTENCE FOR THEFT. GISBORNE, June 12. Herbert Hall Webb, 23, who yesterday pleaded guilty to four charges of the theft of £i42, the irroperty of a I gramophone company by whom lie was employed, was sentenced by the Magistrate to 18 months’ reformative.

TARANAKJ WINTER SHOW. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 12. The Taranaki Winter Show cheese championship was won by Hopelands factory 95 points, 1, Ngaere 94], 2, Bell Block 94, 3, Bellvedcre 93, 4. Points prize—Hopelands 377, Ngaere 374, Lawgarth 373. Nathan’s Cup for butter was won by United factory 9-1, 1, ’Shannon 931, 2, Levin 93, 3. Society’s Champion Cup.;—Levin 95], 1, Karainea 95, 2, North Taranaki 94] 3. Butter points prize.—Levin 282] 1, Mangarei 281] 2, Karainea. 281 3, Masterton 279 4, United 278 5. GOVERNOR-GENERAL. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 12. The Governor-General and ' Lady Alice Fergusson arrived at New; Plymouth last night and are visiting the l parks, port and hospital this morning, . His Excellency lunches with the Rotary Club, afterwards attending a public reception at Pukekura Park, and later opens the Winter Show. This evening ho attends a Masonic gathering. SUPREME COURT. GISBORNE, June 12. 8 Tho Supreme Court opened this morning before Mr Justice’Ostler. There was only one case for trial, a Maori being charged with the theft of wool. At the Supreme Court. Peter Elder Ramsay, for burglary, 'was admitted to probation for two years. Moitu liana, aged 22, carnal knowledge, eighteen months reformative. HEAVY SLIPS OCCUR, j GISBORNE, June 12. Heavy slips came down on the East Coast road cutting off communication with Tokomnru Bay. MAORI GIRLS IN COURT. Two Maori girls, aged 13 and 17, were admitted to the Child AAclfaie Court because they had wilfully burned the five-roomed house at Ruatoria belonging to the father of the younger girl. Tlie Magistrate committed the younger girl to the care of the Child Welfare Department, and the elder being admitted to probation. OILFIELDS REPORT. GISBORNE. June 12. The Taranaki oilfields report the Gisborne No. 1 well was drilled to 3009 feet in lino running sand .and sticky shale, in which six and a-quar-ter inch diameter casing is set, now preparing to run four and a half inch ."diameter casing. Gisborne No. 2 well was cleaner out to 580 feet, a twelve and a half inch diameter casing was run to 060 feet, hard concretions hindering proS ress " -