DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1933, Page 5

DOMINION ITEMS

TRAIN MISHAP. (Psr Press Association — Copyright ) AUCKLAND, September 23. The drivers attention of the mishap was a slight jolt which gave him the impression, that a , hose bag had broken, and he brought the brakes into commission. He stopped the train and walked along the line of wagons and found cattle strewn about the lino, and ' trucks smashed. Relief workers nearby assisted in, the task of clearing the line and another gods train which arrived, hauled 87 remaining wagons back ,to Oliinewai. Trie damage to the- track ie not extensive. The express from Wellington was delayed an hour and a half and the Limited for 45 minute*. BISCUIT DISPUTE. AUCKLAND, -September 23. After another discussion, occasionally heated, parties to the biscuit and confectionary workers dispute to-day agreed at the Conciliation Council to make joint application to the -arbitration Court for a. ruling as to whether Wanganui, Wellington, Nelson -and Timaru, who are not- parties to the award, can be joined to any future award.

art PURCHASE. WANGANUI. September 23. The Sargeant art gallery committee has resolved to spend up to £SO in the purchase of a picture or pictures by New Zealand artists to be exhibited at Wanganui art crafts exhibition, 1934. TWO CARS Di{JL\GED. AUCKLAND, September 22. Two tram cars were extensively damaged by fire in the city depot to-night. The cars were parked in the depot for the night. Cleanor s -noticed smoke issuing from one car, and immediately gave an alarm. The flames spread rapidly, and ignited the woodwork of the adjoining car. It was not possible to subdue the flames before considerable damage was done.