DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 14 October 1931, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS

INQUEST VERDICT

(By Telegraph.—Per Press Association J GISBORNE, October 14. An open verdict was returned by the Coroner at the inquest > Lawrence Shack lock Evans, whose deaTn in the strong room of the Borough Council occurred yesterday, the Coroner holding evidence was insufficient to establish whether it was accidental or intentional. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. GISBORNE, October 14. Ship to shore two way wireless telephone communication has been installed by the Gisborne Harbour Board for convenience of vessels working the roadstead. The- installation is beirig used for the first time to-day between the steamer “Kent” and the signal station.

APPEAL COURT. WELLINGTON, October • 14. The hearing in the Appeal Court in the case of Hunter v. Hunter was today adjourned by the Court indefinitely.' the Chief Justice remarking that if they thought it necessary to hear respondents further, they would call on Mr Watson at a later date. OBITUARY. AUCKLAND, October 14. Obituary.—ln Sydney to-day, J. W. Hardley, aged 70, who fell ill while touring with the New Zealand bowlers. He was formerly President of the New Zealand Bowling Association. Obituary.—Oswald Gallagher, also a prominent bowler- and member of the rinks which won the New Zealand Championship in 1919 and 1921.