DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1929, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS.

ATHLETI C FIXTURES? Lliy Telegraph, Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, August 1. With regard to the visit of the Canadian athletic team, Wellington has exchanged dates with Napier. The team will now makes its appearance in Wellington on January 25th and Napier on January 18th. 'I he arrangement is to prevent the clashing of dates with the Racing Chib’s and English cricket tour fixtures.

BURGLARY CHARGE. ... WELLINGTON, August 1. Francis, Clark, alias Gifford, 37, a labourer, was remanded to-day to Wednesday on charges of burglary at six houses affecting goods valued at £167 Is 6cl. The police intimated there would be further charges.

BUSINESS MEN’S CONFERENCE. N.Z. POLITICAL ASSOCIATION V formed. WELLINGTON, August 1. Several conferences of business men have recently been held in Wellington and as an outcome of their deliberations a New Zealand Political Association lias been formed. The chief, planks in its platform arc to oopose all legislation having for its objective, nationalisation of means of production and distribution and in general,,to oppose all legislation of extreme .socialistic, character; to oppose undue Government interference with private enterprise and to promote,' irrespective of party politics, candidature for and net-urn to Parliament of persons who are best qualified to represent the public. The following were elected to office: President. Edwin Salmond; VicePresident, T. C. A. Hislop; Committee, J. L. Artnus, M. Ch Barnett, W. J. Gandhi, J. Martvn Hume, C. D. Morpeth, J. Mant, J. A. Mather, V. G. Rliiiid. The secretary is T. Lisle.

■ MILITARY HEAD. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 1. ft is reported in Militaiy Circles that Brigadier Gardner, officer Commanding the Southern Command will be promoted to the rank of General, and will take over the duties of Genera] Officer Commanding New Zealand.