TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 202, 27 August 1931, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

' Annual winter sports at Tongariro. Mr. Lloyd George convalescing in Surrey. More overseas mails due at Auckland next week. Monowai arrived from Wellington this morning. 8 . Antique dealer met his creditors this morning. N.S.W.' Savings Bank Bill passed by Upper House. Wide area covered in report on Auckland drainage. v' , . Skeleton unearthed near Matamata not identified. Conference to-day to discuss Hikurangi mining dispute. Mexican deputy killed during shooting affray in Lower House. Entry of France and Italy in Schneider trophy race still undecided. Goodwill trade exhibition ship to leave Canada for Australia soon. Twenty-three bankruptcies in North Auckland district this year. Transport fares criticised at meeting of Takapuna Borough Council. Mr. Mac Donald appeals to former Labour colleagues for their support. Trouble with Birkdale strawberry crops attributed to over-manuring. Several male and female workers trapped in factory fire in Sydney. Efforts being made to reopen Primary Producers' Bank of Australia, Ltd. Chilian training ship sailed this morning withjthree of her crew short. Honeys Local Marketing Bill opposed by Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Gandhi granted interview with Viceroy; decides to go to London Conference. Evidence against woman on charge of shooting her husband heard at Westport. . West Australian State Savings Bank to be absorbed by- Commonwealth stitution. • • • ■ ':■;,",•':. American denial of Labour allegation of attempt "to • dictate British internal politics. Australian airman stranded on Queensland river bank'in attempt to fly.round Continent. • • . That Harbour Bridge Bill be allowed to proceed recommended by Local Bills Committee. *"•". Chinese' Government purchases huge store of* American wheat for tHankow flood sufferers. , Fa'ther and two children adrift in disabled launch near Napier for three days without water. Man and woman confessed to armed hold-ups. in Wellington and were committed for sentence.. Former Japanese Prime Minister succumbs to,.wounds received at hands of gunman last November.: Removal-6f primary industries from jurisdiction of Arbitration Act advocated by Sheepowners' Federation, president. Auckland Cricket Association is not in favour pf teams of old boys from secondary'schools playing in its com-, petition., ■*" ; '■' '- Two visiting women's hockey teams reached Auckland this morning toplav in tournament j other teams due' this evening. . ' . Meeting of Takapuna Borough Council ended abruptly after argument between Mayor and several members of council. ; • ■"■'

Sales on, 'Change to-day were: Kin" Solomon, 3/1; Mount Lyell, 16/9; Bank of Australasia, £8 8/, £8 .7/6; New Zealand Breweries, £1 8/9, £18/4 £1 8/5., ' * The Model Furriers are noted for fur and fur coat renovations at trifling cost. G. Green, 99, Kafangahape*Rd.—(AdJ Unlimited satisfaction will result from an immediate decision to purchase your fur requirements at Empire Furriers' ►sale.—Opp Town Hall clock.—-(Ad.) The price of furs at the Model Furriers cannot be beaten. Prove it by paying a visit to G. Green, 99, K'hape Ed.—(Ad.) Empire Furriers import the finest pelts and produce furs and fur garments surpassing all others at unbeatable prices.— Address: Opp. Town Hall clock.—(Ad.) Fish cheaper. All varieties reduced to prices to suit your purse. The workers' friend.—Fishermen's Co-operation Open Market, "Nelson St. wharf.—(Ad.J An order for 30 new cars has been made by Shorter's Rental Cars. New cars from 9/ per; day.—Phone 44-061.—(Ad. V Don't miss the wonderful bargains in furs and fur coats at the National Fur Co., 122, Queen St.—(Ad.) See the smart spring hats, frocks, and coats in Miss Dixon's, Queen Street, opp. His Majesty's.—(Ad.) Before deciding /on your fur or fur cont see the wonderful value offering at the National Fur Co., 122, Queen St., selling now at "give away prices."—(Ad.) True economy! Have your old fur or fur coat made- like new- bv "Empire" experts.—Opp..Town Hall clock.— (Ad.) Guaranteed fur coats at £4 19/, genuine fox furs 35/, fur chokers 12/0, at the Model Furriers, 99, K'hape Ed. Ad.