NEWS BREVITIES

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 30, 28 April 1927, Page 1

NEWS BREVITIES

Mine Accident. —Several broken ribs and bruiseH to the body were sustained by William Byers when caught by falling rock in the Glen Massey coal mine. Bowling Trophy. —A handsome trophy. to be known as the Wilson Memorial Shield, has been presented to the Hamilton Bowling Club by Mrs. F. T. Wilson. Old Paper in New Form. —The “Sydney Daily Telegraph” appeared yesterday morning in its new form, under the title ‘ Daily Telegraph News and Pictorial.”. —A. and N.Z. Egyptian Cabinet. —Sarwat Pasha has formed a new Cabinet. The only Minister who did not have a place in the old one is Dr. Aflfi Bey, Minister of War.—" Sun.” Labour Leader’s Tour. —Mr. H. E. Holland, M.P., leader of the Opposition, addressed a meeting at Stratford last night. He outlined the Labour Party's land policy and strongly attacked the Government in connection with dairy produce control. Commended for Missing Bullfight.— The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has congratulated the Prince of Wales because he refused to attend a bullfight which had been arranged in his honour in Spain.—A. and N.Z.

Steamers Collide. —The Union Company's steamer Ngakuta, while proceeding up the Brisbane River, collided with the Chinese steamer Taiping. The stem of the Ngakuta struck the Taiping between Nos. 3 and 4 holds. Both ships were slightly damaged.—A. and N.Z. A.S.R.S. Presidency. —ln the voting in connection with the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants’ ballot for the national president, the total votes cast was 6.845 on the preferential system. and the ultimate result, as defined by the fifth count, is as follows: J. Churchouse, 3,019; M. Connelly, 2,993. Motor Collision. —. Judgment for £42, with costs and witnesses’ expenses amounting to £3 3 6s, was entered at Hamilton yesterday by Mr. Wyvern Wilson, S.M., when David D. Wilson, veterinary surgeon, claimed £92 damages from J. A. Thomas, following on a motor collision which occurred at Frank ton recently. Other Charges Pending. —“ There are several charges of forgery pending against her,” said Senior Detective Hammond in the Police Court this morning, when he asked for a remand to May 5 in the case of Ivy Hazel Kite, aged 35, who was charged with stealing a cheque-book belonging to Willie Fong. Archdeacon Cowie Retires. —There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of St. Peter’s Anglican parishioners, Hamilton, last night, when tributes were paid to Archdeacon Cowie, who is retiring after 19 years’ service as vicar. Presentations were made of a wallet and fountain pen to Air. Cowie, and a bouquet to his wife.

Wirsless in Braille. —ln London an *ppeal is being made for funds for the production by the National Institute for rhe Blind of an adequate wireless programme, in Braille embossed, type. WTien £7OO has been raised a weekly Programme will be produced, to be to the blind at 6s 6d per annum, Post free.

Wintry Weather. —Wet and boisterous weather continued to prevail in Auckland yesterday. The showers, although heavy, were less frequent than oq Tuesday. Rough seas on the "West Loast rendered the Manukau Bar unworkable. and so the departure of the Tarawa from Onehunga for New Plymouth had to be postponed. If conditions on the coast moderate to-day the Tarawa will be dispatched at 3.30 p.m. Mr. Bald win’s Health. —The Prime Minister. Mr. Stanley Baldwin. returned to Downing Street yesterday rom Chequers. He is better in health or his rest. However, in order to onaerve his strength for the strenuus session in Parliament, which resumed its sittings to-day, Mr. Baldin will probably cancel most of his engagements.—A. and Empire Press Union. —Viscount urnham presided at the annual meetrp °* Empire Press Union. The *Port made special reference to the wireless if the rates were further reduced. Lord Burnham nar c h a * rman of the Inter«.tional Press Conference, meeting on -August 24, at which the omin4 onSt including Australia and * w Zealand, will be represented.— A * a *d N.Z.-Sun.