VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

West Coast Times, 21 April 1911, Page 4

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

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i c rtf- Hf [P£R Pit ESS ASSOCIATION.—COPYRIGHT.J A YOUNG MAN’S DEATH. IIMARU, April 20.—A young man named William Blair, aged 20, employed on a farm near Fairlie, was found dead on Tuesday night in a paddock where he had been working. A post mortem examination .revealed that death was due to a heavji: dinner acting on a heart probably weakened by excessive cigarette smoking. ;A verdict was returned accordingly.

FURTHER RAINS IN WAIRARAPA. ■ MA&IERTON, April 20.—Heavy rain is again falling throughout the Wairarapa, and the prospects for winter feed are assured.

INCREASE OF YOUNG SCHOLARS. TIMARU, April, 20.—The Timaru South School opened a new infant room for 120 scholars last year, but there arc now 170, and a canvas shed has been constructed to accommodate the excess.

UNCERTIFICATED TEACHERS MUST GO. DUNEDIN, April, 20.—The Otago Education Board to-day resolved that all uncertificated- and partially certificated teachers in the Board’s employ be informed that they are only temporarily engaged, and that unless they make reasonable efforts to'quality for certificates at the next annual examination, the Board in March 1912, will take steps to fill their positions with certificated teachers.

SUPPOSED DROWNING CASE. AUCKLAND, April, 20—A man, apparently between 25 and 30 years of age, went aboard the steamer Wairuna last night under the influence of liquor. Coming ashore again be fell into the harbour, and all efforts to discover the body or identify the man have so far failed. SUDDEN DEATH. ASHBURTON, April, 20—While attending a party at the residence ol a neighbour last night, William Jamieson, of Pendarves, a well-known and respected farmer, suddenly fell forward and expired without warning. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. ASHBURTON, April, 20.—-Mr Henry Davis -was to-day re-elected Mayor of Ashburton unopposed for the eighth year in succession. Eleven nominations were received for nine seats on the; Council. A LIVELY. FINISH. GISBORNE, April, 20.—The final meeting of the Gisborne Borough Council, which was held last night'was characterised by lively scenes. Sharp criticism and personalities were freely indulged in. The meeting terminated at 12.30 a.m.

HARBOR BOARD LEASES. GISBORNE, April 20—The sale of Harbour Board leases resulted in increasing the revenue from £283 to £2,371. There are still 18,000 acres to release.