DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1933, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS

A BURGLARY. (Per Press Association—Copyright.) ; W AIM ATE, June 27. Star Stored grocery was burgled overnight and fourteen pounds in cash stolen from tli© till. Entry was effected by breaking away two dozen bricks beside a door at the rear of the premises... This is the third occasion that the premises have been burgled in two years. OBITUARY. AUCKLAND, June 27. The death has occurred of Mi's Emily Burrows, aged 69, known as “Mother of the Navy.” Since 1914 she lias visited Devonport 'base regularly doing small ,services for 'sailors, by whom she was affectionately regarded. She held many letters of appreciation, some from high officials. UNDER. NEW FLAG. AUCKLAND, June 27. Th© flag of the Chinese Merchant Marine flew from the stern of the former Union steariier, Wnitomo, today. She has boon renamed th© Meisliun by the China Pacific Steam Navigation Coy., and is expected to sail for tho Orient to-morrow or Thursday. WRESTLER INJURED. AUCKLAND, June 27;/'*% Spinal injuries, causing a temporary paralysis below the waist, were received by an amateur wrestler, V. McKenzie,, in.a bout in tlie Town Hall last nhfht. The match was conducted

|if aj most friendly spirit, but after being thrown backward, McKenzie oomphurietl of.an,qirm injury and later it.iwas found ho had lost tho use of befth legs'. An X-ray examination of the spine was made thin morning. - )