ITEMS IN BRIEF

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 53, 26 November 1928, Page 13

ITEMS IN BRIEF

FROM FAR AND NEAR Valuable Dogs Perish In Fire.—A fire in the Kensington coursing stables destroyed several buildings, and a number of "valuable dogs perished (states a Press Association message from Sydney). New South Wales Income Tax.—The New South Wales Legislative Council rejected a clause iu the Taxation Bill providing that the net profits on the sale of property should be regarded as income. It is expected that Cabinet will accept the amendment, believing that the rest of the measure will pass without difficulty.—Press Assn.: Tax Assessment Against Ford Stockholders.—The United States Government’s attempt to levy an additional thirty million-dollar income tax assessment against the original Ford' Motor stockholders has been definitely abandoned (states an Australian Press As-sociation-United Service message from Washington). Suicide While Mentally Depressed.— A Press Association message from Christchurch states that A; T. N. Goodhart, aged 46, married, was found shot on Saturday at his residence at Opawa. A verdict was returned at the inquest that death was due to a gunshot wound self-inflicted while mentally depressed. Deceased was formerly manager of the Barnet Glass Rubber Company. Woman Thrown Out of Gig.—An accident in which two elderly people were concerned occurred on Saturday afternoon (states a Press Association message from Invercargill). A gig which Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, of Otatara, were driving was turning a corner when it capsized, apparently as the result of one of the wheels mounting the traffic dome, and the occupants were thrown out. Mrs. Middleton, who is 75 years of age. sustained an injury to her arm. a cut on her forehead, several bruises, and was severely shnken. She was taken into the Southland Vospital for treatment. Mr. Middleton was not injured sufficiently to necessitate his attention at hospital.