DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1930, Page 5

DOMINION ITEMS.

“NGAIO” CRASHES INTO WHARF

[By Telegraph, Per Press Association.j WELLINGTON, August 1. When the steamer, Ngaio was berth- ■ ing to-day, the engines failed to respond to the order to reverse, and the ■ vessel drove into Queen’s Wharf, and cut about three feet into the woodwork down to the water’s edge. • CITY BUS LOSSES. WELLINGTON, Aug. 2. Owing to continued heavy losses on bus services, the City Council has decided to withdraw a number, and reduce others. SUNNY NELSON. NELSON, Aug. 1. Although Nelson is noted for its bright cloudless days during midwinter months, the sunshine experienced during the past June and July constituted a record. There was only one day in the past two months without bright sunshine. On 22 days, over eight hours’ sunshine was averaged, while on 15 others there were over 7 hours. On the last day of July, 9 hours were recorded.

July was also the driest recorded, going back 47 years only, Seventeen points of rain were recorded for the month, being one of almost cloudless sides, frosty mornings, with an absence of, wind.

NOT EXEMPT,

DUNEDIN, Aug. 2

In a review of the Unemployment Bill it was assumed that public servants as participants in superannuation would be excluded from the levy. The Chamber of Commerce learns from Hon. Downie Stewart who interrogated the Minister that it is not proposed to exempt public servants.'

ABDUCTION ALLEGED.

NELSON, August, 1

Ronald Edward Morrison, aged 19, was charged with the abduction of a girl, under 16 years of. age, with the intent that she be carnally known..

He pleaded not guilty, and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.

A CHINESE LOTTERY.

WELLINGTON, July 31

Sun Hing was fined £25 for selilng pakapoo tickets. Richard Ogden was convicted and fined 18s‘for being found on the premises.