LOCAL AND GENERAL,

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18985, 30 June 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

Gold In Leaden.—The price of gold in London on Thursday was the same as on Wednesday, namely, £6 2s 4d an ounce. Italy Restricts Foreign Wheat. —A decree issued in Rome ordains that only one per cent of foreign wheat shall be permitted to be milled in Italy after July 17. Broken Insulators. —Eight boys appeared before Mr F. H. Levien, S.M., in the Children’s Court at Huntly this morning, charged with breaking insulators, and throwing stones at them. The parents of the offenders were ordered to make restitution to the extent of 7s 8d in each case, and the boys were admonished and discharged. University Council Election. The election of two of the four graduates’ representatives on the Auckland University College Council was held yesterday, resulting in the return of Mr 11. J. D. Mahon, retiring member, and Mr W. H. Cocker. Details of the voting are as follows:—Mr H. J. D. Mahon, 625; Mr W. H. Cocker, 496; Dr. H. Rantson, 391.

Wellington Distress Fund. —The Wellington Harbour Board has subscribed £IOO to the Mayor’s relief of distress fund, to be allocated as follows:—Wellington, £45; Wairarapa, £l4; Manawatu, £23; Hutt, £lB. The Minister of Internal Affairs advised that he would introduce legislation next session to validate the -vote. Indigent Maoris —-The continued increase of a population of Indigent Maoris in Auckland is regarded with concern by those responsible for the care of natives who have come to the city and who have experienced difficulty in obtaining a livelihood. The native population in Auckland which is grouped under the heading of "indigent” is considered to number some 300 persons. Community Sinning. Efforts are being made by the Wanganui Savage Club to stimulate as much Interest in community singing in Wanganui as is shown weekly in Wellington, says the Wanganui Chronicle. At the next gathering something special is promised. There is nothing like a song of cheer, and the Savage Club’s special mission is to keep gloom in the background and encourage brightness.

Compensation for Sabotage. The Great Northern Railway Company has been awarded £56,500 compensation by the Belfast Court for the derailing of a train in Omagh during the recent strike. The Judge held that the derailing was malicious and that the county must pay. The claims of 30 injured passengers against the county have still to be heard. Discovery of Gold. —ln connection with the discovery of gold at Deadman’s Point, Cromwell, it was reported yesterday that a syndicate representing London, Australian and New Zealand capital had secured an option over the claim, which is 67 acres in extent. The sum of £SO was paid for the option for one month and if the option is then exercised Mr Russell and party will receive £I7OO in cash and 3000 paief-up £1 shares. The option can be renewed at the end of a ,nonth for two further months by payment of £IOO.

Soldiers’ Money Stolen. PolK e Court, Auckland, yesterday, a formßr*> employee of the Aucklancl Returned *?oldlers’ Association, Sydney Junes SmV 11 ' a & ed 42 > clerk > Pleaded guilty wheiY charged with stealing three sums to £l2 18s 4d, the property V th o association and to further sun\ s totalling £4 6s Bd, the property of a ' var pensl ™ er ’ The magistrate admltt ed accused to probation for 12 mo nths and ordered him to make rest'itutiS^-

Slips In King CouP tr y-? he seot , lo , n of the Main Trunk ll ne botween plrl : aka and Kakafii, soutfiy Taumarunui, has been troublesome \f°r some days, and a fall of earth at yesterday at the scene of a re oent dood s H b " sidence blocked the Hi? 0- Ine was cleared later afternoon. A slip occurred last even[ n ® near Pl “" aka, with the result thaii the sOO ," bound Wellington express’ was beld up for a short time. Increased Costs. \ ,a9ed ad_ ministrative costs affecting nj lo , 0 " ington War Relief Association arising from national and other \v\ rb ~ strictly within the scope of thatr, ody 3 responsibilities were disoussedN a “ , a meeting of the association exef u : Ive yesterday. It was decided to n a report on the administration expl ose ? involved. Suggestions were madev b j certain bodies administering patrlW, 0 funds should be amalgamated wly 1 a view to reducing charges. j

Sale of Debentures. —'Commenting! upon the Intention of the Government to resume the sale of debentures and Government stock over the counter on July 1, an Auckland sharebroker said yesterday that the one satisfactory feature was the rate of Interest which was being offered on these issues. By allowing only 3J per cent the Government was more or less keeping faith with those who had accepted a conversion of their holdings to 4 per cent and the firmer bidding which was received from tho South that day for 4 per cent issues probably reflected the effect that this was already having on the market.

No Films for Sundays. —Advice was received yesterday by the Mayor of New Plymouth, Mr E. R. C. Gilmour, from the New Zealand Film Exchanges’ Association that no programmes for Sunday films for relief purposes would be provided anywhere in New Zealand. A representative of the film renters stated that the association was not prepared to continue tho service in face of the opposition manifested throughout the Dominion. All suppliers of films; except one small concern, were affiliated with the association, and the decisions of Ihc association were binding upon the various exchanges.

The event of Hie season. Hooker and Kingston s Winter bale is breaking a Real Record, and no wonder with values like these to offer. Ladles’ Pur Trimmed Model Coats, usually £5 ills, Sale Price 79/G. Astrncurl Short Goats, usually 49/6, Sale Price 29/6. -Tweed and Worsted Costumes, usually 79/C., Sale Price 19/6. Turkish Towels, Exti a Large, 28 x 54, and heavy, usually 4/6, Sale Price 2/11 pair. Full double-hod Whi'fV, Yjonevc§mb Guilts, us.yilly . ;Is " ;sale Price 8/11. Hoi rock's purgi white pillow-slips lapcdvusually 1/l l. s a ] e price 1/4 J pair. ••Worm WT/fceyette 'Nightdresses in asjAhmgigttca usu . only a few of gains at Ihc. and K 1 ngs t o t\, JKf'

Auckland Winter Exhibition. —Particulars of she issue of railway excursion lickc/ j to Auckland in connection wdJi the Auckland Winter Exhibition are advertised in this issue.

Huntly Minor Injured. Edward Singer, aged 53 years, married, a miner residing at Huntly, was admitted to the Waikato Hospital this morning. Mr Singer was injured at the Wilton Collieries last night, when a quarter of a ton of coal fell on him.

No Heavy Trafflo License. —A fine of £2, with costs 10s, was imposed on H. Moody by Mr S. L. Paterson, S.M., in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court to-day, for allowing a motorlorry to be used in the borough without a heavy trafflic license.

Motor Vehicle Breaches. —Breaches of the motor regulations were responsible for several prosecutions in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court this morning. For driving vehicles without driver’s licenses Andrew Gray, Walter B. Duncan and Thomas Henry Coventry were each fined 10s, with costs. Found driving unregistered motor vehicles, Francis John McUe'vltt ■and Maude Moreland were each mulcted 10s, with costs.