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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 72, 26 March 1932, Page 7

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ITEMS LEFT UNPUBLISHED. DIARY IN TABLOID FORM. MONTH OF FEBRUARY REVIEWED. Just now when the world seems topsyturvy and people are almost prepared for anything to happen, only very unusual news items are likely to create sensations. However, a review of last month, as given below by an irresponsible member of the staff, who has clearly drawn upon his imagination, indicates that so far from being a "quiet" month, February may lia\e been responsible for many bright items. Monday, Ist.—Lindrum miscued. Tuesday, 2nd.—No gramophone records being played in Queen .Street or Karangahape Road shops. Wednesday, 3rd. —Ngingongingo case, finally disposed of. Parliament decided to do all its own work and not set up any more boards. Thursday, 4 th. —Dentists Institute resolved that all "No Pain" signs should be removed from verandahs. No broken nibs in pens at post office. Friday, sth.—All lifts in city business premises in good working order. Japanese rule in Manchuria confirmed by League of Nations. Saturday, (sth. —Crowd of 10,000 at Eden Park to watch club cricket matches. Sunday, 7th. —No work done 111 gardens to-day. Monday, Bth.-—Owing to reduced totalisator revenue Auckland Raving Club decided to follow up its gift of orchids to City Council with the cc urse and grandstands. Tuesday, 9th. —Theatre proprietors agreed to place "Reserved" cards on Saturday nights only upon those seats actually reserved. Wednesday, 10th.—Auckland Rugby League and Rugby Union determined that during the approaching season the amount taken at the gates should be published in the Press. Selector; Geo. Nicholson, intimated that ho would be present Jit all matches at Eden Park during the season. Thursday, 11th. —Economy Commission's report expected any day. Workers da not anticipate a further cut. Friday, 12th. —Angler admitted to hospital last evening. Both arms dislocated as a result of trying to demonstrate to a fellow angler the size of the trout that got off the hook. Saturday, 13th. —Wizard Smith stated that any old hour and any old time was suitable to establish records on NinetyMile Beach. Plenty of trams running to all termini. No complaints of long waits. Sunday, 14th.—Record collections in all churches. Monday, 15th.—A number of resignations received by Education Board froiii married women teachers whose husbands are in good positions. No divorces set down for hearing at Supreme Court session. Tuesday, 16tli.—Prominent visiting cricketcr expressed the opinion that there should be an Empire cricket test tourney and that the form of New Zealand warranted the Dominion being represented. Wednesday, 17th.—Workers agreed that Arbitration Court should be abolished as amicable arrangements could always be made by conciliation. Thursday, 18th.—Employees in lost luggage office decided not to open parcels before the periodical "Lost Luggage" sale. Friday, 19th. —Slippery Sam caught. Medical conference advocated more operations, holding that it was the only way to gain real inside knowledge. Saturday, 20th.- —Four starters in a trot at Alexandra Park and all triers. Sunday, 21st.—Close holiday declared in pakapoo schools. Monday, 22nd. —Mr. J. Guiniven, Mayor of Takapuna, thanked all members of his council for the united support they had given him in carrying out the affairs of the borough, and laid particular stress upon the harmony which had existed throughout. Tuesday, 23rd.—No prisoners escaped from hospital. Wednesday, 24th.—Mr. J. Lang appointed leader of the New Guard in Sydney. Thursday, 25th. —Sports held at Domain. No arguments among cycle riders. Friday, 20th.—Motorist prosecuted for speeding admitted the charge. A.A.A. immediately asked him to resign from membership. Saturday, 27th.—Mount Eden and Newmarket Borough Councils decided that the only way out of present difficulties was by amalgamation with the city. Doubts expressed whether they would be accepted. Sunday, 28th.—Gandhi appeared in new tailored suit. Monday, 29th.—Mount Albert Borough Council decided upon a reduction of rates for next year.