DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1929, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS.

MAN DROWNED

(By Telegraph—Press Association). GISBORNE, Jan. 28. George Davidson, aged 20, a service car driver, whilst fishing at Mutakaoa Point, near Hicks Bay was swept oft the rocks by a wave and drowned, despite, the efforts of two companions to save him. He leaves a widow and three young children. MESSAGE FROM THE, BOLLING. AUCKLAND, Jan. 28. Last night Brophy, second in command of the Antarctic Expedition, received a wireless from the Eleanor Bolling’s Captain “Have been alongside C. A. Larsen to-day and transhipped all our gear and supplies, ’ineluding foodstuffs and eighty tons ol coal from Larsen. Expect to arrive Bay'of Whales, Monday. We are still in heavy ice. Weather fine. All weli and 0.K.” PECULIAR DEATH. AUCKLAND, Jan. 26. Harold Jackon Clark, aged 24, a mercer, employed in the city died under strange circumstances in Symonds St. boarding house on Thursday night. A young lady called to see. him and was in his room with him from 7 to 10.30 p.m. Clark left the room for a few minutes and on returning complained ol feeling unwell. He aids: “Should anything happen to separate ns, don’t think too hard of me. You never know what worry I a.m going to have, and you turn me down.” The young lady said : “You will have me always.” Clark gripped li'ar hand, saying, “Shake hands.” Ho went very pale and succumbed. A doctor called and pronounced life extinct. An inquest was opened for identification and adjourned. STATE ADVANCES. I. APPLICATIONS OVERTAKEN. WELLINGTON, Jan. 26. Tn all of the cases in which the valuations have been completed, the State Advances Office is now up with its The same (position applies in regard to the loans uiulei the Intermediate Rural Credit system. This statement was made by Sir Joseph Ward to-day.

GAMBLING LEADS TO THEFT

CHRISTCHURCH. January 26

William Alexander Martin, aged 26, was admitted to' probation for two years by Mr Mosley, S.M., to-day foi the theft of £45 12s from the mess funds'rtf the Christchurch hire Brigade. One of the conditions of probation was that Matrin abstain from gambling and from visiting racecourses. He was ordered to refund the £45 12s by instalments to he fixed by the Probation Officer.

CANVASSER’S LAPSE

WELLINGTON. January 26

James Kennedy Murphy, canvasser to-day pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court to failure on account foi £25 received on behalf oi, the Colonia Mutual Life. He was admitted hv Mi McNeil, S.M., to twelve months’ pro liation,' and ordered to repay the C2’ in accordance with the directions ol the Probation Officer.

SAFE BREAKERS

THEFT AT CHRISTCHURCH

CHRISTCHURCH, January_ 2fi. A safe was broken into and CIO' in cash was stolen from a city firm >• Colombo street last evening. An on trance was effected through a window The door of the safe was unhinged aim . taken away. The premises entereo were those, occupied' hv the Christchurch agency of two Auckland con leetionerv firms, Brown Bros, ami Geddes, Ltd., and Bycroft Ltd. at 00l Colomhr Street. minister of mines WESTPORT, Jan. 27. The Minister of Alines left for Soddonvillo on Sunday morning, inspecting on route the Westport Coal Company s plantation, and he was greatly interested in the success that appears to be ensured in growing timber for mining purposes. At Seddonville the Minister met deputations, principally from eo- | operative miners, who sought amongst otncr concessions a reduction of the royalty, which had been increased from all new leases. The Minister subsequently left for Tvaramea, and returned to-day. He proceeded to Recfton in the afternoon. MINISTER OF LANDS HONOURED. CHRISTCHURCH. Jan. 27. TTon (!. Forbes. Minister of Lands, was tendered a banquet on Saturday night at Cheviot. The hall was packed to the doors with people of all political views, and the Minister was given a very flattering ovation when fie rose to respond to the toast of his health. The Chairman of the Cheviot County Council, Mr J. H. L. Hiatt, presided. The Hon Mr Ransom was present. Referring to the political situation, Mr Forbes said that all true sportsmen felt that the side which had for a long time been fielding was entitled to a chance at the• wickets. The majority of his onnonents were lair enough to admit this. He was glad that, throughout his political career, he had had the friendship of his opponents.