Last Look Round—

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 562, 15 January 1929, Page 1

Last Look Round—

Railway Shed Ablaze Eleven engines were housed in the Whangarei railway shed when an outbreak of fire occurred early this morning. Serious damage was averted by the prompt action of railway men. and the flames were mastered by the fire brigade. Killed Instantly While working with a circular saw yesterday afternoon at Honikiwi, r.ear Otorohanga, Mr. Harry Parkes, farmer, aged 56 years, a single man, was struck under the eye by a flying piece of wood. The missile penetrated deeply and killed him instantly. To Study Minerals Miss Simpson, of the Rowett Institute, Aberdeen, will arrive here this week to take up work in connection with the mineral content of pastures, in association with Mr. Aston, chemist to the Department of Agricuture. Her visit is the outcome of the recent trip through New Zealand of the director of the Rowett Institute. Missing Man Yesterday morning, at about 6.30 o’clock, Mr. John Martin left his home in Pitt Street. As he has not returned and is SO years of age, liis friends have become anxious concerning him. When he left home Mr. Martin was wearing a suit of old clothes and a faded brown felt hat. He is of medium build and has a grey moustache. Early Morning Fire Extensive damage to a five-roomed house in Springfield Road, City, was caused by fire early this morning. Mrs. E. Yardley owned and occupied the house. The contents were insured for £IOO in the South British Insurance Company, and the building, for £SOO in the National Company. When the City Fire Brigade answered the call, the flames had a good hold. The two front rooms were saved. A spark from a copper caused the outbreak. Chinese Gamblers Fined £BO Following four raids carried out simultaneously on Chinese premises in Taranaki Street, Wellington, a number of Chinese and Europeans were today charged with offences arising out of playing “Pakapoo.” Two Chinese, who were fined three months ago, and who had straightwayreopened their gambling business, were each fined £4O, in default three months’ imprisonment. Two others were each fined £2O, in default six weeks’ imprisonment. Various people found on the premises were fined sums varying from £2 to £3.