General News

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25248, 29 July 1947, Page 6

General News

Eggs In Perfect Condition j “It is a great pleasure to say we received three parcels from you, all at the same time. The contents were more than welcome and the eggs were in perfect condition and have been duly devoured.” That is part of a letter, dated July, 11, received by Mr E. Batchelor, of 27 Wilsons road, St. Martins, from relatives in England. Mr Batchelor said that the eggs were packed in tins of fat and the tins were sealed. He gave this information because of a statement made by Mr G. C. Warren at a meeting of the North Canterbury executive of Federated Farmers last Wednesday, and reported iin “The Press” of Thursday, that, in every instance «he knew of, this procedure had proved a failure, both eggs and fat arriving in Britain in bad condition. Traffic Inspectors* Motor-cycles Approval of the purchase of two new motor-cycles for the City Council traffic department was given by the council at its meeting last evening. The net cost of the motor-cycles will be £636 10s. “The cost of motorcycling seems to be going up,” commented Cr. M. E. Lyons after the traffic committee’s recommendation had been adopted. Shipments of Spirits Shipments of spirits are in the cargo of the steamer Hartlepool which is due at Lyttelton next week. There are 66 hogsheads of gin and 16 of whisky. Other goods on the Hartlepool include a consignment of Italian raw silk. Rates for Current YearThe rates for 1947-48 adopted at a special meeting a fortnight ago were confirmed by the Christchurch City Council last evening without discussion. School of Forestry A committee of the Senate of the University of New Zealand is investigating proposals that a school of forestry should again be recognised in the Dominion. The committee has now agreed to visit Christchurch next month. This was reported to the Canterbury University College Council by the chairman (Mr W. C. Colee) yesterday afternoon. New Brighton Motor Camp The provision of more adequate accommodation for campers and caravan users at the Rawhiti Domain camping ground was suggested in a letter from the camping committee of the Automobile Association, Canterbury, which was considered by the Christchurch City Council last evening. The committee asked whether the reserves committee would consider the adoption of a plan to provide for the development of the area and the provision of suitable amenities during the next two or three years. The Director of Reserves (Mr M. J, Barnett) recommended that arrangements should be made with the Automobile Association asking for its advice and co-operation in establishing an up-to-date camping ground. The chairman of the reserves committee (Cr. J. N. Clarke) reported that a sub-committee had been set up to confer with the Automobile Association.

Timber for Housing The State Advances Corporation had advised that Oregon pine timber was subject to the same restrictions as intignis and in Christchurch was confined to interior studding only, said Mr E. A. Cooney, Superintendent of the Selwyn Plantation Board, in a report to a meeting of the board yesterday. Its wider use in housebuilding might be permitted in those parts of Canterbury which were not subject to the high humidities prevalent in Christchurch. Heart timber of Oregon and larch was difficult to impregnate with creosote without incising. Treatment green was permissible although penetration obviously was less than dry. Larch for flooring should be quarter sawn as it was inclined to “shell when flat sawn. Attraction of a House

When the Canterbury University College Council yesterday appointed a married couple as caretakers to the Christchurch Girls’ High School, it was mentioned that there had been 49 applications. “Who said there was a manpower shortage?” asked Mr C. Carr, M.P. The chairman (Mr W. C. Colee) said the position carried with it a free house. No doubt the housing shortage accounted for the excellent response.

Prime Minister Plays Football After the Prime Minister (Mr P. Fraser) had opened the new Strathmore Park infant school at Wellington on Saturday he saw two scratch teams of older children playing football. After watching them for a few minutes the Prime Minister, who was a capable Association footballer years ago, went on to the field and joined in the game.—(P.A.)

Cathedral Square Traffic The Christchurch Tramway Board has agreed to meet members of the traffic committee of the Christchurch City Council to discuss Cathedral square traffic. The chairman of the traffic committee (Cr. C. D. W. L. Sheppard) reported at the council meeting last evening that the subcommittee which dealt with this matter formerly would be meeting the board next Friday The question would be placed before the council at the first possible opportunity. “The committee reports progress and asks leave to sit again.” commented Cr. M. E. Lyons. Shipments of Newsprint

Newsprint is being unloaded from the steamer Vinland at Lyttelton, and so far about 1000 rolls have been taken out of the ship for delivery to newspapers and commercial printing firms. The Vinland loaded the paper in Nova Scotia on her way from Liverpool to Lyttelton. Secondary School in Linwood

A plan showing land to be taken in Aidwin’s road and Ryan street for a proposed secondary school in Linwood was presented by the reserves committee at the City Council’s meeting last evening. The committee reported that the land abutted on the council’s reserves, and the Director of Reserves (Mr M. J. Barnett) desired to have an access-way to the reserves from Aidwin’s road. The council decided to ask the Canterbury Education Board to grant access-way as suggested by the Director of Reserves.

Early Pilgrims* Exhibits A suggestion that suitable temporary accommodation for exhibits from the early pilgrims of Canterbury be provided in the Provincial Council Chambers was supported by the Canterbury University College Council yesterday afternoon.

Parking Oatside Theatres The preparation of movable signs denoting parking restrictions outside city theatres during performance hours was approved by the Christchurch City Council last evening. The Chief Traffic Inspector (Mr C. S.' Nicholson) reported that the Christchurch Fire Board had agreed to firemen on duty at the theatres being responsible for putting out and taking in the signs as they were required. A charge of £1 10s for the first year and £1 for each year thereafter was pro£osed by the traffic committee as being i line with the charges when signs were provided for auction rooms and other places where parking was prohibited. “If the picture people do not agree to pay, there is nothing to compel them,” said the Mayor (Mr E. H. Andrews) during a debate on the charges, which were approved by the council.

£212,500 Fortune A Taranaki family may be the suc- ‘ cessful claimants for a fortune of £212,500, if investigations now being undertaken by the British Treasury prove that they are the legal heirs to the money. They are the children of the late Mr P. A. Openshaw, of Lepperton. The money derives from the | estate of Mr and Mrs Antoine Open--1 shaw, of England, who died within a few months of each other. Mr and Mrs Openshaw were in the habit of wearing old clothes held together with safety pins, it was stated in a message from London, and Mrs Openshaw left no will. Mr Openshaw, it was stated, once told a friend that he had £50,000 in a bank but was afraid to invest this money in case the British Government confiscated it. Mr P. A. Openshaw, the father of the Taranaki family, was one of a large family which lived at Bolton, a town less than 40 miles from Blackpool, the home town of Mr and Mrs Antoine Openshaw.