TELEGRAMS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22164, 18 January 1934, Page 11

TELEGRAMS

(Pek United Press association.) GISBORNE, January 17. The charges against Charles Goldsmith, a company manager, and Heuare loananga, a clerk of the Native Department, in connection with alleged irregularities in unemployment relief expenditure, were mentioned at a sitting of the Magistrate s Court at Port Awanui. On the application of the police remands to January 25 were granted. WELLINGTON, January 17. A civic welcome was given to-day to the party of 42 visitors from Victoria, mostly members of the Victoria Scottish Union. The Minister in charge of the Tourist Department (Mr A. Hamilton) extended a welcome on behalf of the Government. He said that such visits helped greatly to advertise the scenic attractions of Rew Zealand. Senator Plain, returning thanks, gave an assurance that the party had spent a very happy time in New Zealand. He made reference to the need for an extension of the Australian and New Zealand markets for primary industries and emphasised the possibilities for increased trade with Great Britain, NELSON, January 17. Owing to the soft, sand on the beach at Karamea, the Faith in Australia came on to Nelson last evening, landing at 8.30 instead of to-day as announced. Thplane will proceed to Blenheim.