DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1929, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS.

CORONER’S VERDICT. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) GISBORINE, Jan. 7.. At the inquest on John Penny, a lorry driver, killed on December 6th., tiie Coroner gave a verdict that death was caused by colliding with a train, remarking, this is an unfortunate occurrence that is still clouded. The only point open to doubt is whether the whistle was sounded. If it were- blown it was at such a distance that it was not hoard by the occupants of the car approaching the crossing. BURGLARS SMALL REWARD. DUNEDIN, January 7. Burglars who broke into the leathei warehouse of Glendermind Ltd, durin the week-end, made themselves com fortablc in the staff’s dining room, and helped themselves to a cup oc tea. They c tered the building by a lavatory window, but they received small reward for their exertions, obtaining only a small sum of money, and a few lead pencils. SEPTUAGENARIAN’S SUICIDE, CHRISTCHURCH, January 7. William John Graeey, labourer aged 70, was found hanging at Ran giora. Deceased who was a widower, had been in poor health and was worried over the illness of his daughter. At the inquest a verdict of suicide while o'f unsound mind was returned. FOUND DROWNED. DANNEVIRKE. Jan. 8. An unknown man, aged about 50 years, was found lying face downwards in Manga torn stream, on the out shirts of tile town. His identity inot definitely established, but the name of W. J. Hitching, Martin borough, was found on the collar band of his shirt. LATER. The identity of the man lias been established as J. Hamilton, who came to Daiiuevirke on New Year’s Eve. from Atatio district.