DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1931, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS

FALSE REPRESENTATIONS. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association) PALMERSTON N., March 19. Edward Ralph Martin, described as ;i miner, horn in Alaska, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court, with having with intent to defraud by falsely representing that he was a qualified geologist and experienced miner, obtained from Samuel James Rossi ter £25; also by falsely stating he was a qualified geologist miner and had located gold in considerable quantities at Tokomaru, obtained £2O from William Gordon Simpson. Defective Barling evidenced that he was introduced to accused as Professor Martin the man who discovered gold at Tokomaru. Martin said mining was in his blood. He could absolutely smell gold. Evidence was also given by Rossiter, Simpson and others regarding accused representations concerning claims at Tokomaru. He was committed for trial at the Supreme Court. Bail was allowed.

INSURANCE COMPANY MERGER. CHRISTCHURCH. March 19. The directors of the Southern Union General Insurance Company of Australasia. Ltd., have issued a circular to shareholders announcing the acceptance by them of an offer from the IMioenix Assurance Company. Ltd., lo purchase the business and goodwill of the company. RIFLE SHOOTING. MASTER TON, March 19. At the V’airarapa Rifle Meeting, tin* trophies were won as follows: Bidwell Memorial Challenge Belt, for highest aggregate in matches one to five, IV. N. Masefield, Blenheim ; Bidwell .Memorial Challenge Shield, for highest aggregate in all matches, W. N. Masefield (Blenheim); M,a unsell Challenge Cup, for highest aggregate at fiOfi, S 0() ami 900 yards. W*. X. Masefield (Blenheim-; Rivers Challenge Cup for highest aggregate at 800 and 000 yards. W. N. Masefield (Blenheim); Buchanan Memorial Challenge Cup and Midfield Aggregate. E. M. IVriglev (Opaki) ; B Grade Challenge Cup. for highest aggregate in all matches. J. P. S'igvertson (Tara run).