ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 August 1928, Page 4

ROSS NEWS.

f (From Our Own Correspondent), l Not to be out- of the run nine', Ross jike several or the Northern towns has had a visit from a burglar. During the early hours of Saturday morning the J premises of Messrs Crowley and Co. (were broken into,. the entrance being gained by the breaking of a small window leading into the 'bakehouse. A latch on .the inside was then pushed aside and Hie window, which .was on hinges easily opened, to admit the burglar. The door leading'into the office was then forced and a till, which was *~*» litted with a patent lock, was smashed and the contents rifled of small silver to the value of about 10». Attention was then given to the safe which was moved from its position, hut it happened to be unlocked and contained only books so was left. An axe was t|ien use dto force a door leading from the office into the shop, but it is understood nothing has been found missing from that quarter. The thief evidently, opejie.d and-left by the front door of the shop, which was found standing open at 6 a.m. by the baker when he came on duty. - . , The. Victory Ball which takes place on Wednesday evening promises to be a big success, quite a number of outsiders having signified their intention of being present. The committee in charge, ..promise special decorations, good music and a good supper.. Constable J. Crowley arrived in Boss on Saturday morning to take up his duties as Constable and Clerk of the Court. Constable Best! ( who tor several months, .past t capably filler! the position as relieving oificer, returned to Hokitika on Saturday. ! The police cottage which was considerably damaged by fire recently has been thoroughly renqyalpd, jjfeiqg paj£ ered and painted throughout, and now I presents quite a respectable appearance again.