DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1928, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) MOTOR REGULATIONS. WELLINGTON, August 9. A deputation from the New Zealand Motor Conference waited on the Minister of Public Works, Hon. Mr Williams to-day, to discuss questions relating to the s)ieed limit clause and one-armed drivers. With respect to one-armed drivers, it was submitted that, if they could prove to the satisfaction of the local authority that they could drive, they should be given a license. It Was also urged that the South Island should have additional representation on the Main Highways Board. The Minister promised to submit the representations of tho deputation to Cabinet. BROADCAST OF RACES. CHRISTCHURCH, August 10. The Radio Broadcasting Coy announces it will broadcast the results of the trots at 3 Y’A to-morrow, despite the ban imposed by the authorities. PROMINENT MAN’S DEATH. WELLINGTON, August 10. Obituary.—James Mackenzie, formerly Surveyor-General, and later permanent head of the Lands and Survey Department. He was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Socety and just prior to his resignation from the public service received the 1.T.0. He leaves a widow and a scattered family. Sir Thomas Mackenzie is a brother. A SUDDEN DEATH. CARTERTON, Aug. 10.

Tho sudden death took place at I’arkvalo last night at midnight of John Johnson, aged 50. Deceased pursued liis usual occupation during the clay and at night was engaged in auditing tho books of the Druids Lodge. He returned home in his usual spirits, and died quietly in his sleep. Deceased was widely known throughout the Wairarapa, as an agriculture engineer and threshing mill proprietor. A year ago lie suffered u severe attack of pneumonia which left him'weak, and lie lias been medically attended ever since. There will lie no inquest. Tie leaves a widow, two little girls and a stepdaughter.

SENTENCED FOR THEFT. WELLINGTON, August 10.

Three men. Charles Edward Anderson. John Janies Clayton and James William Broderick were charged to-day with theft of overcoats, a scarf, and other goods of a value of £2B Is (id from cars; also breaking a car window valued at £2. Clayton was charged also with receiving a nickel watch, and Anderson with the theft of a travelling rug, overcoat and alarm clock valued at £G 12s Gd.

The police stated a considerable amount of this sort of theft was reported. Broderick appeared to be the leader in the eases preferred and Clayton the least concerned. Anderson and Broderick each got twelve months and Clayton nine.