DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1930, Page 5

DOMINION ITEMS.

N.Z. RED CROSS SOCIETY. (By Telegrapii—Per Press Association.* WELLINGTON, December 17. Official recognition of the newly constituted N.Z. Red Cross Society was sought by the deputation to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr de La Parelle. The Minister said that lie was impressed with the work being done by the Red Cross Society movement. He would give the proposal serious consideration.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. WELLINGTON. December 18. An earthquake shock was felt at 1V23 last night followed by three others at 5.54 a.m., 6.46 and 9.9. All were slight. The origin is estimated between 7o to 200 miles distant, thoug.li the direction cannot he definitely stated.

DISAPPOINTING RESPONSE. DUNEDIN, December 18. 'there was a disappointing response to the appeal for the provision of work by private individuals under the Unemployment Boards scheme. Many unemployed who awaited on the Mayor to-day were informed that no work was available. COUXCIL’S REDUCTIONS. GISBORNE, Dec. 18. The Cook County Council decided the following reductions of salaries and wages shall operate from February Ist. Up to £3OO, ten per cent. I£3oo to £4OO, 12.1 per cent. £4OO and over 15 per cent. The wages of all workmen ten per cent, horse hire 20 per cent. The Council also decided to allow an extra month’s grace: before the enforcement of the penalty on overdue rates. WOMAN MISSING. .BLENHEIM, Dec. 18. At seven o’clock last night Airs George Wright, of Seddon, who has been an inmate of Lister Hospital for a considerable period, left the institution to take her customary walk. She failed to return, and though a search was carried out by the police ami others, at one o’clock to-day no trace of her was discovered.