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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 222, 19 September 1929, Page 3

A CROCODILE INVASION. FILMING STORY CUT SHORT. ANIMALS FEAST ON SUPPLIES. 1- BOAT SAVES PLAYERS. • Unexpected realism has attended the efforts of a group of American film players, who, on location on the banks of the Nile near Murchison Falls, are | gracing the adventures of "Trader Horn," for they came near to providing a substantial meal for a school of crocodiics, states a message to the New York "Tribune" from Nairobi, Kenya Colony. They are members of a company sent out by Metro-Goldwyn to film the romantic pages of the Gold Coast sage's experiences. The company which is making the film is under the direction of jVVilliam Vandyke, and the scene of their joperations is about sixty miles from the source of the Nile. 11 Having pitched camp at the base of

a canyon, the company proceeded to "shoot'" the required scenes. Delays on account of rainy weather were inevitable, jwhile a particularly heavy storm, accompanied by a cloudburst, kept all members of the party in camp. I Unnoticed by them, a large quantity of water gathered in the canyon behind them. This was considerably swollen by the cloudburst, with the result that it suddenly washed through a gorge and poured down on the camp. 'Tents, per' sonal belongings, cameras, films and expensive sound reproducing apparatus were swept away into the river, which was also littered with the company's food supplies. This attracted a score of _ crocodiles to the spot, where they enjoyed an unexpected feast. : ' It was, in fact, because of the InrV»c quantity of food the reptiles wore nh'o to consume that they postponed visiting the sodden camp itself. The radio also having been destroyed, the party were isolated, and. except for the prearranged visit of the river boat they had tered, their position might have become most dangerous. 'i • ■ What 'is the reason for -Smith and Caughey's phenominal growth;? :,Simplv the offering of the world's .newest at rock bottom cash prices, plus prompt and efficient service.—(Ad.) . Last year Trinidad led the British IVest. Indies with a sugar crop exceeding 80.000 tons, compared with an average 'of 55,000 in the previous 16 years., A walk through Smith and Caughey's latest additions is a revelatipn.- Join the throng of'thoughtful people, and inspect the wonderful array of .spring goods.—(Ad.) DANCING. '' ; T)ONSONBY HALL, 161, Ponsonby Rd.— This Hall having beeii repainted, and renovated, is now available for dancing parties, etc.; • good floor, all. conveniences: reasonable charges.—Apply 150, .Ponsonbv Rd. J \ 321. RAILWAY NOTICES. ■ ' • ■■■■■■ . ".'i ; ZEALAND . : RAILWAYS. TIME-TABLE ALTERATIONS. On and after MONDAY, September 23, 1929, the present G. 50 a.m. Aucklafid-Ota-huhu train will leave Auckland at 6.148 a.in;, Reinuera 7.0, Green Lane 7.3, Ellerslie 7.6. Penrose 7.10, arriving Otahuhii 7:15 a.m. This train will stop only at Remuera. Green Lane, Ellerslie and Penrose. . A new train will leave Newmarket daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.0 a.m.,. Penrose 7.14, arriving Otahuhu 7.19 a.ui. This train will stop only at Penrose. For further particulars inquire at stations. ' *■'' ' • .. ' xl!) • ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S RACES. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1029.— Trains leave Auckland for Avondale at: 8.5 a.m., 9.3, 9.45 (Race Special), 9.50, 10.33 (Race Special), 10.25 (Race Special), 10.45 (Race Special), 11.0 (Race Special)', 11.30 a.m., 12.0 noon, 12.18 p.m. and 1.20 p.m., returning from Avondale to Auckland, at 1 5.15 p.m., 5.27, 5.36, 5.50, 6.0 and 6.19 p.m. The 9.45 a.m., 10.25, 10.45 and 11.0 a.m. Race Specials, will stop at Newmarket and Mount Eden only. The 10.13 a.m. Race Special will stop where required to pick up passengers. The trains leaving Avondale at 5i15 p.m., 5.36, 5.50 and 6.19 p.m., will stop at Mount Eden and Newmarket only. The 5.27 p.m. and 6.0 p.m. trains will stop where required for passengers.MONDAY, • SEPTEMBER 23, 1929.— Trains leave Auckland for Avondale at 8.5-a.m.. 9.3, 9.50. 10.13 (Race Soeclal), 10.25 (Race Special), 10.34, 10.4.5 (Race Special), 11,0 (Race Special), 12.S p.m.iand 1.20 p.m., returning from Avondale nt 4.31 p.m., 5.10, 5.36, 5.50, 6.0 and 6.19 p.m. The 4.31 p.m. train runs to Newmarket only. The 10.25, 10.45 and 11.0 a.m. -Race Specials, will . stop at - Newmarket and Mount Eden only. The 10.13 a.m. Race Special will stop where required 't6 pick

up passengers. The trains leaving Avondale at 5.36 p.m., 5.50 and 6.1f) p.m. will stop at Mount Ed«n and Newmarket only. The 5.1(V p.m. and 6.0 p.m. trains will stop where required for passengers. The 4.31 p.m. train' to Newmarket will stop where required lor passengers. RETURN PARE TO AVONDALE FROM AUCKLAND, NEWMARKET OR MOUNT EDEN, 1/6. • . The minimum return fare frnni any station to Avondale by Race Specials is 1/6. Single fare by Race Specials, Avondale to Auckland, or intermediate stations,, 1/. Tickets at these fares will be issued' on September 21 and 23, available on day r/t issue only. IS) TENDERS. rTIENDERS wanted, Build House; plans, specifications available: applicant must be sound financialy.—Write B. 4809, St,w«. x2l rTIENDERS wanted, Build 5-roomed- Brick House and convs.; Govt, loan applied for. rians and specifications at 21, Station Rd., Avondale. x2l

rpENDERS, closing TUESDAY, September 24, at 12 Noon, will be received by (he Secretary. Waikato Trotting Club, P.O. Box 76, Hamilton, for the following :— PUBLICAN'S BOOTH (loner, Outer and Members' Enclosure). CATERING. ICE CREAM. Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit of 10 per cent. T. G. REYNOLDS. Secretary. BUILDING MATERIALS. YOUK HOUSE ON WHEELS. WE HAVE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR REMOVING OR RAISING HOUSES. Q.EORGE RHODES AND J^TD., BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. Phone 41-051. B Xn?. Specifications, Bungalows,- Real, dences, Shoos, from £1 1/. qualified architect— Kozy Home Designers, Hellaby's Bldgs., opp. G.P.O. . B