INTERPROVINCIAL

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16497, 1 August 1924, Page 5

INTERPROVINCIAL

(Per i Press ' Association') ’ AUCKLAND, tins day

Sir James Gunsori says there ih absolutely no authority .",Q, far as. lip.,is concerned for a report iir Welhington that, he will contest Auckland' East:.at the next election '- '•■■■■■ '■ WELLINGTON,, this day. When a draper’s, assistant, . WilfordAlbert Wootton, appeared, ;. before the Magistrate, Mr. Page, for sentence on a charge of theft of material from James Smith. Ltd., the probation officer said lie could not recommend probation. The Magistrate, in sentencing Wootton to two months’ imprisonment, said the public interest must be regarded. The accused had been in a position of trust, and committed a series of thefts from his employer. This class of offence was becoming too common. THe South African War Veterans’ Association’s conference ended after a deputation interviewed Mr. Massey. They placed the desires of the Association before him, receiving a sympathetic reply. A final session was hold, and discussed matters'concerning the organisation of the Association. It was decided that the first Sunday in June of each year he a memorial Sunday, round which the South African veterans’ ceremonies will centre. Tlie next conference will bo . held in Duriedin during the.exhibition. Reported sale: Ward's Brewery Co., £2 12s!

CHRISTCHURCH, this day

Reported sales: Government 4-£ per cent, inscribed stock, 1938, £97 17s 6d ; New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Co., per cent.; stock, 1 1930. £B7 10s. On ’Change: Bank vpf New Zealand, 56s 9d (two parcels).