ITEMS IN BRIEF

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 57, 30 November 1929, Page 12

ITEMS IN BRIEF

-fr FROM FAR AND NEAR Evidence of Queensland Tragedy.—A Bible in a rusting billy-can, a crumbling skeleton in the rotten fabric of a suit, and a swag, are all the identification left of a swagman who probably died, a year ago from thirst, starvation, or sickness. The remains were found on a lonely road on the way to Townsville. —Press Assn.

Anglo-Egyptian Treaty.—ln the House of Commons, asked if he would not sign the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty till he received the Commonwealth Government’s consent, Mr. MacDonald said that the procedure would be in accordance with the recommendations of the Imperial Conference of 1926 with regard to the negotiations of treaties. —Press Assn.

Cut Telegraph Wires to Save Life. —• Faced with the prospect of death from thirst in the North-West, Charles Green, who became lost, located a telegraph line and cut the wires in the hope of attracting the linesman, states a Press Association message from Perth. A black tracker and linesman went out and found Green in an exhausted condition.

Man-Eating Panther Killed.—A maneating panther, with- over a hundred kills to its account in the Central Provinces, has at length been killed. Lieutenant Goodchild, of the 16th Punjab Regiment, being successful, states a Press Association message from Delhi. The Government had offered a big reward. Goodchild had a very narrow escape, a panther dislodging the pole supporting his miichau. Goodchild, with presence of mind, whipped out his revolver and fired twice.

Canadian Veterans and World Peace.— The enunciation of a strong determination on the part of Canadian veterans to join any international world-peace movement was expressed in a resolution passed by the Canadian Legion and the British Empire Service League, states a Press Association message from Regina.

Doctor Tarred and Feathered. —Charles E. Oliver, son of the late Premier of British Columbia, was arrested and released on bail on a charge by Dr. V. E. Latimer of assault and causing bodily harm. Dr. Latimer states that he was stripped naked and tarred and feathered by three men after being kidnapped and driven to the Indian reserve in a motor-car. The victim, left with only an overcoat, walked home. He says that he recognised Oliver's voice.—Press Assn.