NEWS OF THE DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 11, 14 January 1933, Page 10

NEWS OF THE DAY

m - Supremo Court. " . ' .The quarterly sessions of the Supreme Court will open at Wellington on "Wednesday, Ist February. A sitting in chambers will be held on the. 27th, instant to 'arrange fixtures for civil cases. Fruit Embargo Unsatisfactory. It was reported to the council of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce at its meeting on Thursday that the following telegram relating to the embargo on Australian fruit and vegetables had been forwarded by the executive to the Minister of Customs, the Hon. W. 80-wnie Stewart:—""While recognising the difficulties of the Government and realising the necessity for drastic action in view of the unfair use- by Australia of disease prohibitions, the Chamber considers the continuance of -the present situation will create great hardship on consumers and traders without corresponding benefit to producers, and strongly recommends an early conference with a view to fresh reciprocal arrangements." The Minister, it was stated, had replied before the holidays approving the proposal for a conference, but nothing had since been heard about the matter. It was decided to telegraph to him and ask whether anything further had been done. Maori Chief s Death. An important Maori chief, To Kakakura to Aoterangi, has died, aged 72, at "Waahi Pa, near Huntly (states the "New Zealand Herald"): He was a man of high lineage among his people of the Ngati-Pare, sub-tribe of NeatiTahinga and the Tainui peoples. Through an ancestor, Hikairo, he was connected with the Ngati-Hikairo and Agati-Mahuta, and the lineage also went back to the important NgatiManiapoto and Te Arawa tribes. Te Kakakura resembled his father, the late "Wirihuna to Aoterangi, in his knowledge of the Inythology and historical lore of his race. He was much sought regarding ' information in connection information in connection with land titles and other native affairs. He was always a staunch supporter of the Maori "King," from the days of the first ruler, Potatau, or Te Whorowhero. His speeches during the days of hostilities wero much valued. Te Kakakura was predeeeasecl last September by his wife, Keehi te Eau Kaimakariri, also of high lineage. The deceased chief loaves an only daughter, Mere Eewainga, and an adopted son, Eiki Korongata. A tangi is being held at "Waahi, at which there are assembled representatives of the Waikato, Hauraki, . and Kotorua tribes.

Cartage of Livestock. Acknowledgment of. the Eaglan County Council's request that the law be amended to permit of the carriage of stock by motor-car or' other transport on Sundays was received from the Minister of Justice at a meeting of the council on Wednesday (states a Hamilton correspondent). The Minister gave an assurance that the council's representations would receive due consideration. Several members expressed the opinion that undue hardship was placed on farmers as the result of the prohibition on the transport of their stock to the freezing works by motor, generally the only means available, on Sundays. "It was decided to ask the member of Parliament for the district, Mr. D. Stewart Beid, to bring the matter before the House. Members also voiced .a strong protest against the imposition of ia tax of Id a head on all lambs and sheep carried by motor-lorries to the freezing works froni a distance of over 10 miles. The chairman, Mr. H, W. Wilson, pointed out that lorries carting sheep from the Eaglan County's area were not competing against the railways. It was .agreed to ask Mr. Stewart Beid to bring this matter also before the House.