WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23085, 30 July 1940, Page 11

WEST COAST NEWS

CHILD’S DEATH BY DROWNING VERDICTS AT GREYMOUTH INQUESTS A verdict that Leonelle, Taylor, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Taylor, of Lotuku, was accidentally drowned by falling into a pool of water at Moana on July 18 last, was returned by the Coroner (Mr G. G. Chisholm) at an inquest held at Greymouth yesterday. The child, aged one year and 10 months, was playing with other small children at the residence of Mrs C. E. Dense, of Moana, when unnoticed it fell into a small hole in which there was some surface water. The Coroner suggested that the water-hole should be filled in, as young children were still likely to be playing in the vicinity. House Manager’s Death The District Coroner (Mr M. J. Fogarty) yesterday returned the following verdict at the conclusion of an inquest into the death of Arthur Joseph Fraser, house manager at the Grey Hospital, who died on Thursday last, after the administration of an anaesthetic for treatment of a fractured arm suffered when he fell from a ladder;—“ Thai Fraser died at the Grey Hospital on July 25, 1940, from cardiac collapse, following an anaesthetic.” MAGISTRATE’S COURT AT GREYMOUTH COAL MINE INSPECTION BREACH At the weekly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, Mr G. G. Chisholm, S'.M., dealt with the following cases:— William Hodgson was convicted and ordered to pay costs, on a charge of failing to carry an oil-flame safety lamp on an inspection of the working place at the Liverpool State Mine. The defendant did not appear. • Mr W. J. Parsonage, Inspector of Goaf Mines, Greymouth, said that the case was brought as a warning to other mining officials in the district. The defendant was a fireman-deputy and it wds his duty to inspect the working places for the possible presence of gas. He took two oil lamps and one electric lamp into the mine, leaving one 11 chains back and the other 30 yards back from the working place, where he was overcome by gas. Evidently the defendant had lost the light of the lamp 30 yards back through gas without being aware of it, or else was negligent in attempting to complete the inspection with the electric lamp. The defendant had suffered physical pain and had lost his position. As a result of the occurrence he would probably be "prevented from obtaining a position as a mine official again. Leslie John White and Thomas Hector Mathieson pleaded guilty to charges of theft of a boiler valued at £2. the property of Frank Faulkner, at Kaiata, on June 28. They were each convicted and fined £l, and placed on probation for 12 months. On a charge of cycling on a footpath, Graham Maxwell Wise, was fined 10s. On charges of disorderly behaviour, Roy Cyril Ivan Wahrlich and Ernest EdWard Hugffds were each fined ss. On a charge of dangerous driving, Thomas Patrick Ryan pleaded guilty, and was fined’ £1 10s. Fahey’s Transport, Ltd., were fined on the following charges:—No rearvision mirror (two charges), 10s on each: no blue light on vehicle drawing trailer. 10s; no tail-light on trailer, 10s. William Milligan Gibb, was fined £1 on a charge of failing to give way on his right. William Gordon McKay, William Gordon Bishop, Cyril Douglas Doyle, Ronald Wesley, Allan Thomas Cormack, and John Harry Radford. were each fined 10s for driving without licences. Charged with having the wrong class of driver’s licence, James Finer was fined 10s. For having no warrant of fitness on his motor-car James Harry Radford, Arthur H. Birss, and George Mclntosh were each fined 10s. John’Meyer was fined 10s for operating ah unlicensed motor-vehicle. Thomas Coll was ordered’to pay costs for Operating an unlicensed goods service vehicle. , .. Robin Pkilip was fined 10s for allowing cattle to wander. For disobedience of a maintenance order in respect of a child, the arrears of which amounted to £lB 12s bo, Thomas Shadbolt was sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment in PaP ar ua orison warrant to be suspended as long as the defendant pays 2s 6d weekly off the arrears, in addition to the current order of 7s 6d a week. BASKETBALL MATCHES AT GREYMOUTH Saturday’s matches in the West Coast Basketball Association’s competition reSU Second Grade—Convent O.G. B 10, St. Mary’s B 4. ■ , . „ Third Grade— Paroa 10, Technical C 3; Cobden 24, Technical O.G. C 11. The following West Coast team has been chosen to play Buller on August 10; —Forwards, D. Clarke (Technical OG.), N. Grogan, E. Hannan (Convent 0.G.); centres. C. Close (Convent 0.G.), R Nimmo, S. Sandman (Technical OG); defenders, E. Thomson (Paroa), M. Tunnell (St. Mary’s), E. Armstrong (Technical 0.G.); emergency, E. Rohloff (Convent 0.G.). Schools’ grade matches set down for to-morrow, are; — „ , . . Section I—St. Mary’s Dv. Technical D, at Main School. (court 1), 3.55 p.m. (Mrs Clarke): Technical D v. St, Ursula’s, at Main Schoo’ (court 2), 3.55 p.m. (Mrs Ellis); St. Mary’s E v. St. Patrick’s A, at St. Patrick’s court. 4 p.m. (Miss Nimmo). Section 2—Technical E v. Technical F at Technical School. 3.40 p.m. (Miss Ray); St. Mary’s F v. Technical G. at Main School (court 1), 3.55 p.m. (Miss Reedy): St. Patrick’s B v. Technical H. at St. Mary’s court, 4 p.m. (Miss McGrath). BULLER DISTRICT GAMES Basketball matches in the Buller district on Saturday resulted: — Kawatiri 26, Granity High School 13; Technical Old Girls 30. Torea 7; Tiki 7, St. Mary’s 6; Denniston School 17. Technical 6. HOCKEY MATCHES AT GREYMOUTH Pacific was unable to field a team against Marist at Greymouth on Saturday in the West Coast Hockey Association’s competition for the Balchin Cup. Tasman beat Cobden 4-3, after a fast game.

RUGBY FOOTBALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEDDON SHIELD MATCH Arrangements for the Buller-Marl-borough Seddon Shield match on Saturday were completed by the management committee of the Buller Rugby Union at its weekly meeting on Saturday. Mr J. McEnaney was appointed manager of the visiting team and Mr V. Gpodall manager of the Buller team. A committee, comprising the three selectors, chairman (Mr McEnaney), and secretary (Mr W. Craddock) was appointed to select Buller players to train for the Seddon Shield match. The Marlborough Union advised that its team would arrive at Westport on Friday at 5 p.m. and it was decided that it be officially welcomed at the Old Boys’ Club ball that night. The curtain-raiser to the match will be the Phillips Cup third grade final between Rangers and Technical School. The withdrawal of the Rover and Ranger senior teams from the Albion Cup competition was' accepted. The Buller team to play on Saturday will be selected on Thursday from the following:— A. Dunn, W. Weenink, R. Humphries, J. Hill, W. Neighbours, J. Porter, S. Stewart, E. Finlayson, A. Luff, R. Butterfield, J. Alexander, and P. Casey (backs), K. Corrie, T. Phipps, W. Moseley, T. Coyne, D. Neighbours, A. Jackson, G. Mason. J. Fox, C. Robertson, W Hewitson. C. McHerron. T. Coyne and R. Butterfield were included after the week-end matches on outstanding performances. PERSONAL NOTES GREYMOUTH Mr G. G. Chisholm, S.M., has returned from Christchurch. Mr lan Baird (Napier) is visiting Greymouth. Mr R. Mundy has returned to Christchurch. Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., will leave today on return to Wellington, accompanied by Mrs O’Brien. Mr A. McLagan has returned from Wellington. Mrs W. Morris has returned from Wellington. Mr J. W. Hannan has returned from Wellington. Mr E. Keating (Wellington) is visiting Greymouth. Mr and Mrs H. McCorkindale have returned to Invercargill. Mr K. E. Balchin has left for Christchurch, Mr and Mrs John McNeill, Cobden, have left for Christchurch, where they will in future live. WESTPORT Mr R. C. S. Beck has been instructed to report at Levin for training as a pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Mr H. Todd has retired from duty as civilian night-watchman at Westport, after 26 years’ service. Messrs H. Powell and R. Mitchell, who have enlisted for military service, were the guests of the residents of Charleston at a social function, when Mr Powell was presented with a dressing case and Mr Mitchell with a money belt by Mr D. J. Archer (chairman of the Buller County Council). FIRE IN GREYMOUTH RESIDENCE The Greymouth Fire Brigade was called at 6.45 o’clock yesterday morning to the residence of Mr and Mrs R. Beilis, Nelson street, to an outbreak of fire in the rear portion of the house. The kitchen and an adjoining porch were seriously damaged, but a good save of the building was made by the brigade. SCHOOL PUPILS RAISE £4 The pupils of the Grey Main School last week raised about £4 with sweets stalls. The function was organised by the pupils and the funds are to go towards the St. John Ambulance being provided by Canterbury district school children. The Main School total has now reached £37. SHIPPING PORT OF GREYMOUTH [THE PRESS Special Service] GREYMOUTH, July 29. The depth on the bar at high water to-day was 22ft 9in. The Rata has sailed with coal for Castlecliff and Picton. The Kiwitea is loading coal for Wellington and Miramar. The Totara is due on Thursday with cargo from Wellington, and will load coal for return. The Titoki is due on Thursday from New Plymouth to load coal for New Plymouth and Tarakohe. The Puriri is due about August 8 to load timber for Onehunga and Port Waikato. The Gael is due on Wednesday from Wellington to load for Jackson’s Bay and Oiiuru. She leaves again on Thursday, PORT OF WESTPORT [THE PRESS Special Service.) WESTPORT, July 29. The Pukeko sails tills evening for Wellington and returns on Friday to load again for Wellington. The Kaimiro sails to-morrow for Auckland and Port Whangarei. The Gabriella sails to-morrow for Auckland and Portland. The Waipahi is expected about Thursday from Wellington to load fqr Lyttelton. The Kakapo' is expected about Thursday from Wellington to load for Wellington and Napier. The Wingatui is due to leave Wellington about Wednesday and loads here on Friday to return to Wellington. UUTTON Supreme, and Red Dakota, first grade table potatoes, 7/6 sack ■f.o.r. Prebbleton. W. Rains. Prebbleton. 7956