DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1928, Page 4

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association,

AN INQUEST.

GISBORNE,, July 19.

A verdict of death through natural causes was returned by Coroner Levvy S.M. at the inquest on Janies McKinley, found lying unconscious on the Mnkaraha Bond on July 11th. and who died at the hospital on July 17th. Evidence showed that McKinley, when lie regained consciousness in the hospital, stated he was riding home on his horse and felt giddy and dismounted and lie remembered nothing more.

The doctor deposed the deceased had cerebial haemorrhage.

CAR USED UNLAWFULLY. GISBORNE, July 19. Pleading guilty to a charge of unlawfully converting a ear to his own use, a young man Augustine William Sullivan, of Christchurch, was ordered by Mr Lovvv, SAL to come up for sentence within six months if called upon. Counsel explained the accused had been employed to drive a car four days previously. Ho took it for the purpose of securing an order.

HERD TESTING EXAMINATION. PALMERSTON 75., July 19/ A course of herd testing was conducted at the Massey Agricultural College from July 2 to July 14. At the conclusion of the course an examination was held and the following were awarded. College herd testing certificates:—L. T. Bear, M. A. Dennan, R. Fdster, J. Grncott, B. H. Grayling, J. L. Grocott, A. C. Harvey, IL D. Holmes, S. D. Harris, F. I). Jackson, B. .laggard, T. A. Jensen, W. E. Kenkin, L. Lobbnn, A. McLeod, J. Nairne, G. C. W. Nicholas, R. W. Marslin, L. A. Robbins, E. J. S. Robinson, H. P. Savin, J. G. Smythe C. E. .Stephenson, It. J. Somers, C. F. Vile. M. W. Hitliam, S. A. Wilson, J. A. Mhwston, V. L. Cordon. A PALTRY THEFT. Auckland, July 19.

Mr McKean S.M., to-day gave a decision in a case where an ex-Angli-can vicar and New South Wales M.L.O. aged 69, was charged with stealing .seven onions valued at Is 6d, the property of the Union S.S. Cov. Accused was employed as a tally clerk. The magistrate said in view of the accused’s age and the honourable life he had led, he saw no reason why he should not be enabled to benefit by Section 92 of the Justices of the Pence Act. A conviction "would have the effect of robbing him of his old age pension, and he did not intend to do that. The charge would be dismissed without penalty. An order wa.s made for the suppression of the accused’s name.

TIMBER, TRADE. Ta JMA'RANUI, July 19. Over thirty snwniillers and managers yesterday attended a meeting nt the invitation of a special timber committee' set up by the. Government to examine the circumstances of the timber industry. G. Goldfinch, Mayor of Ohakitne, presided; J. W. Collins and W. C. Ward, members of the, timber committee and A Seed, Dominion secretary of the Federated Sawmillcrs, was also present. Collins outlined the recom.mondatirns of the timber committed, and details of the draft grading rules were also explained. 'Hie meeting resolved to support strongly the general principles of the proposals, though there were several minor details of grading rules, and schedules o fdcfinitkms which would bo referred to the timber committee for further consideration. Mr Collins emphasised the deplorable state c-f depression which existed in the timber industry, and said it was not in the interest of the Dominion that such a large employing industry should bo allowed to wane. The unanimous opinion of the meeting was that immediate steps lie taken by snwniiLlers themselves to bring about better co-ordination and hotter co-operation with the object of securing greater efficiency both in the interests of those engaged in the industry and to the end of ensuring better service to the public.

CHARGE OF THEFT. "DUNEDIN, July 18. Charged with the theft of rabbitskins valued at £ll, the property o.f the National Mortgage and Agency Company Ltd. a married man, whose name was suppressed until the facts of the case came out, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr Bartholomew S.At. Bail was fixed at *4O in accused’s on recognisance, and one surety of £SO and two of £25.

EXPLOSION ON KETCH. TWO MEN INJURED. INVERCARGILL, .July 18. An explosion occurred on the auxiliary ketch Oslo in Bluff Harbomthis evening, resulting in two of the crew being injured. The men were: Herbert Grace, thirty-eight, married, severe burns on face, head and hands. Colin Lee, twenty, single burns on face. The Oslo returned from Ruapuke Island to-day. Some trouble was experienced with the engines on the way across, and when nearing Bluff, Grace an(d Leo went down to the engineroom to see if the trouble could ho rectified. An attempt was made to tighten up the clutch, and the men had hardly started work when there was a sudden flash, a tongue of flame shooting round them. A launch was summoned and the injured men were brought ashore for medical attention. Grace was ordered to the Southland Hospital, but- Leo was able to proceed to his home. The Oslo was .practically undamaged by the explosion, which is attributed to backfiring.

THIEVES SCARED.

WOMAN’S THREAT EFFECTIVE

AUCKLAND, July 18

The plucky action of a young woman at Mangere at 5 'o’clock this morning frustrated the attempt of several men to break into Paine Brothers’ garage and service station at the railway crossing, Mangere. The woman lives in the locality and oh heaving a sound like tin being rattled went, to investigate. On going to the service station she saw several men trying to force their way into the premises. At the moment they were removing a piece of corrugated iron off the side of the garage. She peremptorily demanded what they were doing and threatened to send for the police if they did no leave within a couple of minutes. The men immediately made a rush for a waiting Motor car and piled into it, speeding off in the direction of the city. •* '

SEAMAN RESCUED

AUCKLAND, July 18

John Gettrnby, a member of the crew of the steamer Port Huon, which arrived at Auckland to-day, fell overboard during the voyage in midAtlantic. The ship, was hove-to and a boat was lowered. By this time ■Gettenby was a mile away. He swam for one hour befove being rescued,