DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 8 June 1931, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS

HAWKER’S SAD ENl\

(By Telegraph —Per Press Association)

CMRISTCHTRCH, dune 5

Ernest Edward Columbus, a hawker, was found in bed with his throat cut early this morning. At the inquest today, the evidence of his wife was that lie had been ,in indifferent health for some time. He had previously threatened to commit suic do. The Coroner returned a verdict of suicide.

STOPPAGE OVER CUT

MAY END THIS WEEK

WELLINGTON, June fi

Mr Field, M.P., stated to-day that lie had several interviews with Mr Forbes* in connection with the Tawa. Flat tunnel workers, and Mr Forbes had decided to defer the date iix e <l for a resumption of work till Thursday. The men are to hold a conference on Monday with the Public Works engineers and are to state their case.

STRATFORD. June fi

It is understood that as the result of negotiations between- the Railway Construction workers at Tangaraknu and the Department, the ultimatum to the men to resume work on Monday has been lifted for a ie'v days. It is considered that work will he resumed on Friday next on the Stratford Main Trunk line.

FATAL INJURIES

CHRISTCHURCH. June M

Robert Rainier, married, aged dfi, of 'St. .Tames Avenue, died at Christchurch Hospital last night from injuries received when he was knocked down by a. car on Saturday evening in Harewood Road.