LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 24 October 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Three Bills Put Through. The' Slaughtering and Inspection Amendment Bill, the Electrical Wiremen Registration Bill and the Transport Licensing (Commercial Aircraft Services) Bill wore passed by the Legislative Council yesterday.

Heart Failure. A verdict that death occurred through heart failure was returned at the inquest held by the Dargaville coroner, Mr J, A. McLean, on Mr Trevor Jones, of Pikiwahine, near Waiotira, who collapsed and died on Sunday afternoon.

Unlicensed Radio Sets.

Two people for operating unlicensed radio sets, were fined by Mr G. N. Morris, S.M., in the Police Court this morning. They were C. J. McCormack, of Portland, who was fined £2 and costs 13/G, and S. W. Hutchings, lined £2 10/ and 11/15 costs.

Signalman Acquitted. A charge of manslaughter against Ernest Harold Strong, the railway signalman who was on duty at Newmarket when the fatal collision occurred, resulting in the death of a guard. Mr Alan Dunsmuir, was rejected by the Grand Jury in the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday, no bill being returned.

Nearly 7000 Attend Gymkhana. The total number of persons attending the Whangarei gymkhana at Kensington Park, as revealed by the tickets taken at the gates, was 6878. In the estimating competition for the huge birthday cake, guesses ranged from 300 to 56,710. The winner. Mrs T. Waldeiv, Haranui Street. Whahgarei, was only three above the mark, her entry being 6875,

Telegraphic Zone System. No indication can yet be given by the Postmaster-General, the Hon. A. Hamilton, when a review of the telegraphic charges now* computed on a zoning system, will be undertaken. Mr Hamilton said today that the new system would be given a trial for six months and the result of its trial would shortly be investigated.

Ruakaka Bathing Sheds. A much-needed improvement to the facilities at Ruakaka Beach is to be carried out by the erection of bathing sheds for the use of the general public. The sheds will be capacious and handy to the beach, and the project is being organised by the Domain Board. A contort, at which Whangarei talent will assist, is to be held shortly in aid of the funds.

“Selfish” Motorist Fined. “Motorists are selfish; that is their crying sin,” said Mr Levicn, S.M., in the Otahuhu Magistrate’s Court yesterday, when fining Ruoben A. Dexter, a racing motor driver. Defendant had been 100 per cent selfish, and such speed on the highways (90 jn.p.h.) could'not .be tolerated. He could not see his way, said the magistrate, to make the penalty less than £lO.

Truck Falls On To Launch.

A motor truck owned by A, J. Entrican, Sims and Company, Ltd., was extensively damaged yesterday afternoon when it backed'over the wharf behind the Auckland Harbour Board’s yard and came to rest on the deck of the large motor launch Roa, which was moored to the. jetty at right angles to the wharf. Thb driver cranked the lorry after delivering stores to the Roa, but as soon as the engine fired the vehicle began to reverse and went over the edge of the wharf before he could reach the control. -

Rent Restrictions.

The second reading of the. Rent Restrictions Bill was moved by the Hon. J Bitchener in the House of Representatives last night. The Minister said the bill had been passed each year since 1928. It served a useful purpose. Last year the number of applications was greatly reduced, and more than half referred to Wellington. It seemed that the need for the legislation was rapidly diminishing, and it was doubtful if it would need to be continued for another year. The bill was passed through all stages.

Cyclist Fatally Hurt. Fatal injuries were received by a motor cyclist, Mr Reginald Dunnage, aged 25, when he was riding in the main street of Taumarunui on Monday night. The machine he was riding came into contact with a motor lorry driven by Mr Roy Andrews. Mr Dunnage, who received injuries to the head, died in the Taumarunui Hospital yesterday afternoon.. He was employed as a draftsman by the Public Works Department, Taumarunui, and was very popular. He was a keen golf eland tennis player.

Mining Amendment. An amendment to the Mining Amendment Bill was introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Hon. C. E. Macmillan, Minister of Mines, said the amendment was designed to overcome the position where, due to a judgment of the Court of Appeal, if an area was already claimed under a mining privilege, it could not be again pegged and a license applied for until the original license was surrendered. The amendment was agreed to and the bill was read a third time and passed.

Summer Roads.

A comprehensive report upon the state of all roads in the North, for the benefit of motor tourists, large numbers of whom are expected to visit the territory during the coming summer, is to be prepared by the Automobile Association Northern Patrol. All main roads are reported to be in good order at present, and in a number of instances repairs are being carried out in anticipation of the busy season. The summer report upon roads is issued annually and kept thoroughly up to date,' so that travellers are always well acquainted with the latest conditions.

A Quick Change. A good story of exciting happenings at a recent wedding in the North has come to light. The ceremony was to be held in the morning, and the best man and the bridegroom were staying in the same house preparatory to the wedding. On the morning of the day, the best man rose and dressed himself in a hurry and departed for the church, leaving the bridgogroom to follow. As it happened, both were to dress in similar suits, and the bridegroom discovered to his horror that the best man had taken his trousers by mistake. However, nothing could bo j done about the matter, so the bride- j groom dressed in the best man’s trousers and hurried to the church. In the ' vestry, a quick change was made and , the ceremony proceeded.

Outstanding bargains at Henry Wilson’s sale; Prints, 6d yard; White Bemberg Boiling Silk, yard; Fuji Silk, 9id yard; Coloured Towels, 1/3 pair; 54in. Sheets, 4/6 pair; Tea Towels, 6d each; Pure Silk Fully Fashioned Hose, were 6/11, for 4/6; Selwyn Silk Hose, were 2/11, for 1/9; Vests, lid; Children’s Vests from 6d; Men’s Nap Trousers. 3/11; Fuji Silk Shirts, 4/6; Boys’ All-Wool Qplf Hose from 1/3; and Men’s Felt Hats, 3/6.

Influenza Cases

A particularly sharp type of influenza has been prevalent in Auckland for the past few weeks, and one or two cases have been reported in Whangarei. The attacks are reported to be severe while they last, but soon pass away.

Business Man Found Dead. A well-known Te Awamutu business man, William Campbell, a tobacconist, aged 51, was found dead in the rear of his business px'emises this morning. He had a gunshot wound in the head and a gun was lying beside the body. He is survived by his widow and children.

Died On The Road. A resident of Paeroa, Mr William D. Jamieson, aged about 90, was found lying dead on Thames Road. Paeroa. about 4.30 p.m. yesterday. Mr Jamieson had been in town during the afternoon and was on his way home when he collapsed. Death was due to heart failure. Mr Jamieson was well known on the Thames coast.

Cricket Coaches,

Two well known cricketers, who arc to fulfil the position of coaches in the Dominion this season, arrived at Auckland from England by the Rangitiki this morning. They were F. T. Badcock, who is under engagement to the Otago Cricket Asociation, and L. F. Townsend, who has been engaged as coach by the Auckland Cricket Association.

Indecent Assault Charges. An accountant, .Walter Harold Burton, aged 61, stood for trial before Mr Justice Herdman in the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday on charges of indecent assault on two boys. The Crown Prosecutor, Mr V. R. Meredith, conducted the prosecution and Mr Allan Moody appeared for the defence. The hearing of evidence was not completed when the Court adjourned.

Rent Postponement. To assist Crown tenants during the depression period, the Minister of Lands has been empowered from time to time to extend the period during which he may grant the postponement of rents. The Lands Empowering Bill, which was introduced into the House of Representatives last night, proposes further to extend the period of postponement until June 30, 1936, and give the Minister similar authority to postpone revaluation of Crown leases.

Too Chilly,

Whangarei swimmers, keen to make a commencement with the season last night, shivered at the school baths while deciding not to race for another week. The blue deeps of the water in a snowy-white, bath looked very inviting, however, and it will not be long before the local club gets into full swing. Mr Sedgely has been appointed caretaker of the baths. week the dressing rooms are to be fitted with electricity, an improvement which has long been necessary.

Guilty of Grave Offence. The trial of a Maori, Rakei Ake, aged 26, on a charge of rape, was taken before Mr Justice Fair in- the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday. The offence was alleged to have been comr mitted at Thames oh August 11, against a widow;, 76 years of ag:e. .Mr Garland appeared for accused. Mr Hubble prosecuted. Mr Garland .called several witnesses to show that accused had been dangerously drunk in the afternoon prior to the offence. The jury returned a verdict of guilty.

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