INDUSTRIAL AIR POLLUTION

Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28267, 3 May 1957, Page 3

INDUSTRIAL AIR POLLUTION

New Regulations

Gazetted

(New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, May 2.

Regulations gazetted today give the Government more power to control air pollution from industrial gases. The regulations put into effect recommendations made in a report by Mr W. A. Damon, a British expert who investigated the fumes problem in New Zealand.

The Minister of Health (Mr J. R. . Hanan) said today that Mr Damon would also advise the Government on the selection of a chemical inspector. The inspector’s main job would be to advise the occupiers of chemical works on the best ways to prevent offensive gases polluting the air. The regulations are the Air Pollution Regulations, 1957, and the Health Act Commencement Order, 1957 The Air Pollution Regulations, which will come into force on January 1, 1958, apply particularly to superphosphate, sulphuric acid, and lead works, and lay down specific standards beyond which gases may not be emitted.

The Health Act Commencement Order brings part V. of the Health Act, 1956, into operation o.i June 1 next.

Mr Hanan said that although the occupiers of chemical works would have to take preventive measures from June 1, some of the changes involved would mean large expenditure, and time had to be give.i to carry out the necessary work.

“The gazetting of the regulations well in advance of the date of application will give occupiers of works clear notice of the standards required and time to take action,” he said.

FUMES AND MIST AT AUCKLAND

Ferry Services Delayed

(New Zealand Press Association) AUCKLAND, May 2. Thick, wet mist plagued Auckland this morning with harbour ferry delays and a renewed attack of fumes from the Manukau mudflats. Paint’ staining occurred at Mangere. Residents in the worst fumes areas said the mist seemed to “lay the smell on thick,” and some said they had difficulty in breathing.

Mr R. Hicks, chief chemist for the Auckland Metropolitan Drainage Board, the severity of the fumes attack was caused by a temperature inversion, the hydrogen sulphide being in suspension in the particles of mist.

Bequest To Forest Society.— Valued between £6OO and £7OO, the estate of Mr Marvyn Irvine Armstrong, who died at Stratford on February 4, has been left to the Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand for the society’s general purposes. The estate includes a property at 174 Regan street, Stratford.—(P. A.)

NEW FURS HAVE CHARM AND DISTINCTION

LATEST STYLES ON DISPLAY

Never have fur fashions been so beautiful or so distinctively different; and this timely seasonal display at Pattison Ede shows many delightful creations in many different furs. One outstanding styling is a Cape Stole in “Tisper” Mink—a new shade of natural mink developed by special breeding, with magnificent highlights brought up by the skilful skin fashioning of expert London cutters. This lovely garment, so suitable for day or evening year, is priced at 175 guineas.

Among the jackets is a styling in Grey Squirrel—really gorgeous . . . with smart wing collar and shaped turn-back cuffs. A garment to attract, a second—and third—look. Priced at 205 guineas.

In the medium price group Pattison Ede have included a Manhattan Drop-striped Marmot Coat with the new wide collar and cuffs at 115 guineas; and a delightful Canadian Squirrel Cape Stole in the gorgeous shade of Windsor Brown—a most enticing buy at 57 guineas. This is the time to see furs at their finest: and Pattison Ede is the place to see them. Such lovely styles, such perfect finish, such excellent values. —Advt