A Last Look Round

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 13, 6 April 1927, Page 13

A Last Look Round

Found Drowned.—The infant son of Mr. Howard Meek, Huntly, was found drowned in a creek at 5 p.m. yesterday. New Vicar.—Bishop Cherrington visited Otorohanga last night when he instituted the Rev. J. T. Phillipps as vicar of that parish. Clutha Jubilee. —The Clutha County celebrated its golden jubilee at Balclutha last evening. Sir Thomas Mackenzie was the principal guest. A World Champion.—The world’s champion axeman, Mr. Whata Green, will compete at the Te Awamutu Athletic Club’s sports meeting next Saturday. Cricket Record.—ln scoring 472 for a second w’icket stand, Ponsford and Yeoman established a new record in, Melbourne pennant matches. —A.' and N.Z. Fire Destroys Dwelling.—At Bulls, a dwelling owned by Mr. G. Bending, Auckland, and occupied by Mr. Albert Wilkins, was destroyed with all contents. The occupants had to make a hasty exit. Site Purchased.—The New Lynn Town Board has decided to purchase from Mr. PI. Todd a two-acre section on the Great North. Road, for £9OO. The present offices will be removed to the new site. Free School Books.—Authority to supply free stationery as as free class-books to children of poor parents is being asked for by the Auckland Education Board. The chairman, Mr. A. Burns, stated to-day that there was a necessity for this help in Auckland. New Zealand Cricket.—On arrival in Sydney, all members of the Melbourne cricket team spoke highly of the hospitality shown them in New Zealand. They also commented on the great advance made by cricket in the Dominion.—A. and N.Z. Petty Thefts.—Before Mr. J. W. Poynton, S.M., at Pukekohe, Walter Donald McGahan, of Tuakau, was charged with the theft of a tyre and chain, valued at £1 9s 4d, and a plough chain, valued at ss. Accused was remanded until May 4. Immigrants Arrive.—The Limited from Wellington, which arrived at Auckland this morning, carried a larger number of passengers than she has for some days past. Included among the passengers was a number of immigrants from the Tainui and 60 boys for Flock House. The Flock House boys left the train at Frankton Junction.