TELEGRAMS.

West Coast Times, 26 June 1912, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

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COST OF LIVING COMMISSION. AUCKLAND, Juno 25.—At the Cost of Living Commission, Gerald Loftus Peacock, land and estate agent, said that land values have risen in Auckland very steadily during tho last twenty years. All agricultural land had increased in value. Henry Green, representative cl Waterside Workers Union gave evidence concerning the alleged coal and and lisli rings. The Commission adjoin tied at one o’clock out cf respect of the late Sir John Logan Campbell. AUCKLAND HOSPITAL SQUABBLE. AUCKLAND, June 25.—A public meeting carried a resolution, expressing disfavour with tho attitude of tho honorary medical staff of the hospital and requesting the board to ask the late matron to resume her duties. FREEDOM FROM CRIME. NELSON, June 24.—1n the Supremo Court to-day Mr, Justice Chairman congratulated the district on its freedom from crime. Victor Lancy, charged with obtaining goods by means of false pretences was acquitted. Charles AVoodward was found not guilty on a charge of common assault. The sittings have concluded.