DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1928, Page 5

DOMINION NEWS.

OBITUARY. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, October 9. Roderick Paterson for very many years supervising engineer for the Union Steamship Coy., died this morning at Stanley Bay, after a comparatively short illness. REDDISH BROWN RAIN. HAWERA, October 9. Y'esterday the sky in South Taranaki was heavily overcast necessitating the use of artificial light indoors. :The sunlight which struggled through the clouds had the effect of casting a golden-brown light; giving rise to a suggestion that the Australian dust storm Hound its way here. This morning after a night’s rain there was a deposit of reddish brown dust on glass houses and other objects. A local farmer states the dust resembles that accompanying a recent importation of Australian potatoes. MAN OVERBOARD. WHANGAREI, Oct. 9. When proceeding down the harbour in a fishing launch last evening Torry Malepa, aged 44, fell overboard. When the occupant of the launch heard the' splash he stopped the and cruised in the locality for a considerable time without result. The police search was unsuccessful. , SURVEYOR-GENERAL RETIRING. WELLINGTON, Oct. 9.,' The Surveyor-General, Mr W. F. Neill, will retire on superannuation this year after 45 years service. A CANARD. WELLINGTON, Oct. 9. Last night Sir Joseph Ward received a telegram from J. McKay (United candidate for Hastings) stating that a report was current of his death. Sir Joseph Ward was able to reply reassuring McKay and adding:—“l am very much alive, and in excellent health.”

MANUKA LAYING UP. WELLINGTON, Oct. 9. The ..Manuka which was to have left for Melbourne yesterday will (be paid off here in consequence of tile uncertainty of labour conditions in Melbourne. Most of the passengers will go via Sydney on Friday. BUSH FIRE DAMAGE. GISBORNE, Oct. 9.

Fires are raging through the fallen bush and logs at Tekopua and adjacent properties. It is expected to cause severe stock losses. At 11.39 a.m. the fire covered 2000 acres and was spreading. Owing to a high wind, the settlers are having difficulty in clearing their paddocks. Fear is entertained for the safety of a party of five men, who left Tekopua early and had not returned at noon. A settler, Torrie, was thrown from a horse which dashed forward into the blazing country and was lost.

WAIMAKARIRI in FLOOD. V,' ' •’ . ■ i. f, CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 9. The Waimakariri river rose six feet during the night, but is receding today. No damage was done, and traffic was not interrupted. ip CONCILIATION COUNCIL. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 9.

A deadlock occurred at the Conciliation Council to-day when the Amalgamated Engineering Assn, cited employers to hear a dispute concerning general engineers. Tire employers’ assesors demanded art award covering all branches of the industry, and refused to take part in the dispute. The Conciliation Commissioner thereupon referred the dispute to the Arbitration Court without any recommendation. WOMAN SERIOUSLY BURNED. CARTERTON, Oct. 9.

Mrs Albert Hooker, aged 60, was seriously burned this morning through her clothes catching fire, while washing. The flesh of one arm was almost completely destroyed, while her legs and body were shockingly burned. The unfortunate woman was alone in the house at the time, but managed to put the flames out. She was removed to the Masterton Hospital in a serious condition. GOODS TRAIN DERAILED. MARTON, October 9. When the north-bound goods train which leaves Marton at four o’clock was nearing Manganolio Station, about six o’clock last evening, a truck became derailed before the engine crew were aware and eight others (followed. The train was brought to a standstill before much damage was done to the track. Breakdown gangs worked hard to clear the track, but it is necessary to delay both the northbound expresses at Marton. Ordinary express arrived at six o’clock and were held up until 2.38 this morning, being joined by the Limited which arrived at 11 p.m. The service is now normal.