General News

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28888, 7 May 1959, Page 14

General News

Chip Shot

A British golfer, Peter Wilding, stuck to rules of golf—and chipped a bone in his leg. Playing at Scarborough he’swung at a ball in the rough and it ended in his trouser cuff. Willing consulted his partner, who said the rules were plain—play the ball where it lies. Wilding took a swipe, and' the ball flew clear, accompanied by a yell of agony. Wilding hobbled off the course to consult a doctor.—London, May 6. ?/

Long Range Detection Swinging his binocular round, a signalman in the tower on Gladstone Pier saw vandals at work on Ripa Island, the Sea Cadets base on the opposite side of Lyttelton harbour. He notified the harbour-master (Captain A. R. Champion) and the police were soon on the way to the island. The offenders were caught. Reporting this to the Harbour Board yesterday, Mr F. L Sutton said the harbourmasters’ department was the silent service at Lyttelton and the signalman deserved the commendation of the board for his vigilance.

Bicycle On Pole The bicycle hoisted to the top of the Victoria square flagpole will be removed by the City Council, “but certainly not until the weather improves,” a council officer said yesterday. The bicycle has formed part of the city’s decorations during the students’ capping week festivities. In the past, the City Council has enlisted the help of the Christchurch Fire Brigade in removing “obstacles” from high places. Probably the brigade’s help will be sought again on a “special assistance” call. “The Press” Thanked A motion expressing appreciation to the Christchurch Press Company, Ltd., of the publication in the issue of April 4 of a full page description of the £3,500,000 harbour extension works at Lyttelton was passed by the Harbour Board yesterday. The article, written by a journalist known to all members, and the illustrations, had resulted in a page describing the scheme which could be understood by all laymen, said Mr F I. Sutton. The page had been spoken of very highly by all people. Mr F. W. Freeman advised all members of the board to file the page away as a source of information. He suggested that the page should be reprinted when the board’s publicity brochure was republished; he had complained that the brochure was not up-to-date on information on the harbour extension or the tunnel road project. Cook Islands Fruit There was a lively demand for citrus fruit from the Cook Islands when it was auctioned at the Christchurch produce markets yesterday morning. Tangerines and mandarins sold from 50s to 70s for a case containing approximately 301 b Grapefruit, depending on size, realised 80s to 120 s for a 601 b case. The wet weather delayed the arrival at the markets of the bananas and they are not expected from Lyttelton until the weather improves. Wet Weather Warning All road users should take more care than usual during the present spell of heavy rain, the traffic superintendent of the Christchurch City Council (Mr G. P Kellar) said yesterday. “It seems that many people are prone to take more risks when it is raining. because they want to get home out of the weather.” Fortunately, there had been few serious accidents, but there had been quite a few “bumps” in and around the city, he said.

Fishing Record A kingfish weighing 731 b has been recognised as a women’s record for all tackle by the International Game Fishing Association. The fish was caught on January 5 by Mrs M. Wilson, of Papakura, off Mayor Island. Personal Items Mr J. D. Gardiner, who is retiring from the managership of the Christchurch branch of the Bank of New Zealand tomorrow, was entertained yesterday by the Lyttelton Harbour Board. With Mr Gardiner was his successor, Mr Gordon Sounnes, who has been at the Auckland branch for 16 years. Mr Sounnes began his service in Dunedin. Mr Alan J. Wills, who has been secretary of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club for more than 10 years, has relinquished the position because of illness. He has also given up his accountancy practice. The Rev. R. A. Carson has been appointed vicar of the newly formed cure of Belfast-Styx. He will be inducted by the Bishop of Christchurch (the Rt. Rev. A. K. Warren) on the evening of May 11. Mr Carson was formerly a missionary in Karachi.