General News

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21456, 24 April 1935, Page 10

General News

No Publication on Anzac Pay '"The Press" will not be published to-morrow (Anzac Day). "The Press Junior" will be published with "The Press" on Friday. Generous Cliristchurch Citizens It is generally accepted that street appeals for worthy objects receive more practical support in Christchurch than they do in other New Zealand cities, and Thursday's street collection for disabled soldiers was no exception to the rule. The city and suburban collection returned slightly more than £ 1000, which was £220 more than that collected in Wellington, a city of approximately 20,000 greater population, and which fell short of the Auckland total by only £236. Auckland has a population nearly twice as large as that of Cliristchurch. The Canterbury figures from the Poppy Day collection are not yet complete, but the Returned Soldiers' Association hopes to have the money from country districts in hand within the next week. Decorating New Building It is very likely that the new State Fire building in Worcester street will be specially decorated and flood-lit for the King's jubilee week celebrations. It was originally intended that the Government should light up only the Supreme Court, the main Government buildings in Worcester street, and the Chief Post Office. But now the Public Works Department has been asked to prepare an estimate for lighting the new State Fire building, which should be practically completed for jubilee week. It is considered that the light colour of the facing on the facade of the building, its height and fine lines should lend themselves well to illumination by flood-lights. Oxford Water-races For the first time this year all the water-race:; in the Oxford County Council's system are how running. Unusually hot weather, combined with the lack of rain towards the end of last year, caused a serious shortage of water in the races in the county, as well as in other systems in North Canterbury, but the consequences were more disastrous in the Oxford County than in any other part. The situation was relieved some time ago, when sheep were beginning to die through the lack of water in the races, but about 10 days ago it was reported that all the races were not yet running. Immediately after this, however, there was a good fall, and now there is a fairly good supply in all. "llimning Down" Salmon Salmon are plentiful in the Waimakariri river above the gorge, and Messrs E. W. Rich and J. F. Hayes, who during the Easter holidays made a canoe trip from Mount White bridge to Stewart's Gully, could have had plenty of them "for the picking up." The big fish fled in alarm before the canoe, and frequently swam blindly into the shallows. There they sometimes became so badly stranded that the voyagers had to pick them up and carry them back to deep water.

Demonstration Postponed Owing to widespread comment on its activities, the Anzac Day demonstration committee at Dunedin now announces that its purpose is to protest against the display of military force and the military spirit that is engendered by it. The committee's purpose is not in any way to outrage the emotions of those who were so unfortunate as to lose relatives in the war. Its purpose is also to cause people to upon and to analyse the causes of war and to realise that the only way to prevent war js to remove its causes and incentives. On account of the antagonism that is being shown towards the demonstration on Anzac Day, the committee has decided to postpone the demonstration to a future date.—"The Press" Special Service.

An Interesting Ship

The New Zealand Star, which arrived at Lyttelton from London on her maiden voyage yesterday, had much of interest to show those who inspected her from the wharf, but nothing received more attention than two giant spare propellers which were strapped to the deck. The propellers were 1G feet high, and each weighed 10 tons, and a man standing in their shadow looked small indeed. To those who went on board and into the more obscure parts, the New Zealand Star had other interesting things to show. One was a Russian wolfhound consigned to Christchurch and valued at £IOO, and amongst the cargo there were four Vickc-rs Viklebeeste aeroplanes to be assembled at Wigram aerodrome. The aeroplanes will probably be unloaded to-day. Many Marriages Thirteen marriage licenses were issued at the registrar's office in Auckland yesterday, making a total of 203 since April 1. March was the Easter marriage month last year, 228 licenses being issued in that month. It is expected that this total will be exceeded by the end of the present month.—"The Press" Special Service.

TAXI FARES HALF PRICE (under our new Suburban Stand Scheme). If you want to save money ride in GOLD BAND TAXIS only, as their fares are only half the price of others. Example: From the Square to the Station, 5 passengers, our fare is only Is, and no charge for luggage; but it will cost you 2s, plus extra for luggage, if you don't take a Gold Band Taxi. So spend a penny in the nearest 'Phone Box and 'Phone 33-477. Special quotes for long trips at 4d PER MILE. —C

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