DOMINION NEWS

Grey River Argus, 18 October 1935, Page 7

DOMINION NEWS

(Per Press Association). , AVANGANUI, October 17. The heaviest hailstorm for years was experienced at Wanganui yesterday' afternoon, the fall in the up-river districts being particularly heavy accompanied by 7 thunder and lightning. The stock of several big drapery firms was damaged, while gardens also suffered. The hills surrounding the city were covered with a mantle of hail. AUCKLAND, October 16. “This is the second case of its k\nd I have dealt with in two weeks. Alany young lives are thrown away every year, lives that could be saved if motor cyclists were only provided udth crash helmets.” This comment was made by Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.AL, the Coroner at the inquest into the death of James Lewis Calwell, aged 23, single, Defence Department instructor,- who suffered fatal heard injuries when a motor cycle he was riding became out of control in Ponsonby. The Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to injuries received when deceased’s machine became out of control. WELLINGTON, October 17. In a statement authorised by the combined Public Services Committee, Mr. Ingram, secretary of the Railway Tradesmen’s Association, controverts the reported statement of Air. Coates that representatives of the State services had asked that the 74 per cent, increase provided in the Budget should be reconsidered, and 5 per cent, covering the full year given in preference. The representations, it is stated, were for 7| per cent, increase to be retrospective to April 1. The deputation came away with a definite understanding that the matter was going to be reconsidered with a view to providing a retrospective payment of 5 per cent, of the proposed 74 per cent, increase, the balance to be effective from October 1.