DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1933, Page 2

DOMINION ITEMS

YOUTH’S DEATH. (Per Press Association—Copyright). AUCKLAND, June 19. A sequel to a fatality at Taka-puna, on the evening of Sunday, May 7, when a youth named David P. Ellis, was found dying on the road, was a Charge against Neel William McCall, of Otorolianga, of negligently driving a. motor car, thereby causing Ellis’ death. Accused who was charged on summons, did not appear and the case was adjourned till Wednesday, when the inquest and charge will, be heard concurrently. ALLEGED ROGUE. AUCKLAND. June 19 Arrested on a warrant.. Joseph Huddleston, 26, described as an accountant. alias Joseph Oppenheim. alias Bernard Lowbatoheskey, .appeared at the Police Court, charged with beinga rogue and vagabond in that on January 31. he imposed on F. K. Holden and obtaiued £4 17s 6d by falsely representing that the money wa e for a fidelity bond in the firm of J. Oppenheim and 'Co., bankers, of Auckland He was remanded till June 26. EKETItHUNA BURGLARS. EKETAHUNA. .Tuite 19. This morning a double burglary was discovered in Eketahuna, During the week-end Herbert and Co.’s premises were entered Gelignite was u«ed on the double lock of the big s a fe door, but waa unsuccessful. The walls of the office were plastered with butter, used for packing. The tills in the shop were opened, but only a pound and threepence secured. Apparently no goods were taken. The primary .school wag also entered, and all the drawers ransacked. Here the 'burglars used utensils and biscuits 'for a cup of tea.

WHITE HERON IN BLENHEIM.. BLENHEIM, June 19. Curiously enough, in view of ffiie Auckland message yesterday, a white heron or Kotukn has made its home in Blenheim. It has been observed during the last ..few days from the High Street bridge. It appears to be quite tame.