Local & General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 15, Issue 86, 23 August 1950, Page 4

Local & General

Brief ’Quake A brief earthquake was felt at Whakatane at 11.29 a.m. yesterday. It only lasted a couple of seconds but creaked buildings. No damage was done.

Not Applicable Here Though, at Tauranga, a temporr ary embargo has been placed on the acceptance at the railway station of perishable goods for the South Island. No such embargo has yet been placed at Whakatane.

First Challenge Whakatane will face their first challenge for the Te Huri'nui Apanui Shield from Tauranga at Whakatane on September 2. On the same day Whakatane juniors will defend the Shalfoon Shield also from Tauranga.

School Collection A fine total of £24 12s 9d was collected by the Whakatane Primary School for the United Nations appeal for children. The collection was made last week in the Whakatane primary and Ohope side schools.

Whakatane Weather Only 3.42 inches of rain falling over a period of six days was recorded at Whakatane last month. The heaviest fall was 1.90 inches on July 1. Temperatures were generally cold, ranging from 29 to 62 degrees farenheit.

The Budget Tomorrow Whakatane residents are interested in the fact that the budget will be presented in the House of Representatives tomorrow night. Speculation as to what concessions the new Government may make will be a sufficient attraction to keep residents near their radios.

Speed Havoc • Excessive speeding tore up roads, it was stated at the monthly meeting of the Whakatane County Council yesterday. Complaints had been received of the state of roads, which were constantly under strain of carrying heavy vehicles, any speeding added to the wear on the roads. United Nations Appeal

Taneatua and district residents desirous of contributing to the United Nations Appeal for Children may leave their contributions at the office of Messrs Hamerton and Chappell at Taneatua between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this week. A list of contributors with the amounts received will be forwarded to the Whakatane County Council for acknowledgment.