DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1931, Page 5

DOMINION ITEMS

REMAINS IDENTIFIED. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association) NAPIER, April 16. I lie remains foil rid in Hastings .Street on February 23 art* now definitely identified as those of Miss Helena Rodgers, aged fifty-seven years, who was residing at Napier with her sisters. A POLITICAL MOVE. WELLINGTON, April 16. Certain sections oi tho business community in Wellington are preparing to present a petition urging the coalescence of political interests of United and Reform parties, Tho petition is now ready for presentation to Air Forboi; and Air Coates, BIG FIRE DA A! AGE WELLINGTON, April 16. Damage estimated to exceed thirty thousand sterling was done by tile fire which occurred at Alaoriland Motors Ltd. premises on Wednesday. About om* hundred ears wore destroy, ed. DEATH OX BOARD SHIP. AUCKLAND. April 14. A saloon passenger named William Brownbill, manager of a soap factory at Suvil was found do a d in his (-abin as the steamer Tofua was entering Auckland harbour. An inquest will be necessary. AN INQUIRY. CHRISTCHURCH, April 16. Coroner Mosley held an inquiry today into the death in the hospital of Queonie Dorothy Elizabeth Burley, aged 15. a domestic servant. Doctor Pearson, pathologist, gave evidence that death was due to perforation of the uterus and general peritonitis. In his opinion the perforation could not have bee on, caused by the girl herself. Other witnesses gave evidence concerning the girl’s friendship with a certain man and of trip? to a bach at New Brighton. Tt Is also stated that t.ho girl once threatened to commit suicide because of her condition, UNEMPLOYED. AVORK FOR 500. DUNEDIN. April 16. The City Council decided to find work for five hundred unemployed till April 27t1i.. on the lines of the Unemployment Board’s No. 5 scheme at, a flat rate of twelve shillings and sixpence per day. The work will cost the Council £3,000 sterling. LOAN OF AI ONLY. NAPIER. April 16. Loans of sums up to one hundred sterling are now available free of interest for one year for the rehabilitation of residences. On the repayment of money so lent, will be available for distribution amongst those who will be borrowers and those who used their own cash in restoring houses. The money ]s available from the relief funds.