DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1929, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS.

UNCLAIMED MONEY

PECULIAR CASE AT AUCKLAND

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, September 10

A sum of money, stated to be a large. one, is in the hands of the police awaiting a claimant, who parted with it under unusual circumstances. On August 15 a resident of Ponsonby was in Queen Street, when he was accosted by a stranger, who prevailed on iiim to take care of the money until the following day. , A place and time •for relinquishing the trust were nominated, but although the appointment was kept by the temporary custodian, the other man did not appear. The cash was thereupon handed to the police, who have since looked unsuccessfully for a claimant who could establish his right to it.

A GOOD RECOVERY

PRIME MINISTER’S HEALTH

YVELLTNOTON, September 10

To-day, for the first time this session, the familiar figure of Sir Joseph Ward was not seen in the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister being confined to his bedroom in Parliament Buildings, recovering from an attack of influenza, which compelled him to take to his bed over the weekend. It is reported by the few privileged to visit the Prime Minister that his condition ■ has materially improved, and it is antcipated that on YVednesday afternoon he will resume his place in the House.

' Sir Joseph’s capacity ifor work is not impaired by his slight illness, and today he has dealt with several despatchboxes full of important papers requiring his perusal and signature.

The Minister of Defence, the Hon. T. At. Wilford, led the House in the Prime Minister’s absence. There was a division just before the adjournment at 10.30 on the Defence estimates, but as the position was by no means critical it was not necessary to summon Sir Joseph to the Chamber.

BREACH OF STAGE WORKERS’ AWARD.

WELLINGTON, September 10,

There is a clause in the Dominion Stage Workers’ Award making provision for'the supply of light refreshment to workers if employed longer than five hours, or an allowance of time off to secure same. For a breach of this clause, J. C. Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd., were to-day fined £3. The men were engaged in handling properties" which had arrived late for .the -opening production of “ The YVrecker.” ' •

AN ACCIDENT

NELSON, Sept. 10

While engaged on railway construction works at Gowan, an employee, named J. Shaw, was struck on fhe head by a piece of flying stone. The injured rnjan wan admitted to the public hospital suffering from a fractured skull.

WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT’S DEATH.

TAURANGA, September. 12.

Obituary.—George Frederick Nell aged seventy three. He was a former well known resident of Canterbury and West Coast.