General News

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28939, 6 July 1959, Page 10

General News

Veteran All Blacks are generally conceded—rightly or wrongly—as being in the veteran class by the time they are 31. But on July 18, at Carisbrook, a player will make his debut for New Zealand at that age. He is Brian Finlay, father of four, Manawatu flank forward, and the nearest approach t the quite exceptional W. H. Clark in New Zealand Rugby today. One of the remarkable features about Finlay’s selection is that he is to wear the black uniform in the pack after a mere handful of representative matches as a forward. He is a cousin of J. Finlay, one of the greatest forwards never to wear an All Black jersey—though he was selected once but could not play because of an injury.—(P.A.) Unusual Cargo One of the strangest objects to be carried by the National Airways Corporation was flown from Auckland to Wellington in a DC3 freighter recently. The cargo, a 3601 b foundation stone for the new Government building to be built in Bowen street, Wellington, will be laid tomorrow by the Minister of Works (Mr Watt). The stone, of Coromandel granite, was cut, polished, and carved by a well-known firm' of Auckland stone masons. It took 10 days to finish. Ellesmere Outlet The outlet from Lake Ellesmere to the sea was yesterday reported to have been “developing well.” The lake was opened by the North Canterbury Catchment Board on Wednesday, when its level had risen to 3.Bft above mean sea level. The board’s chief engineer (Mr H. M. Reid) said yesterday that on Friday the cut had been two and a half chains wide.

Chathams Roading The roading system of the Chatham Islands is still very poor and only in short stretches may 30 miles an hour be exceeded with safety, according to the annual report of the Department of Island Territories, presented to the House of Representatives. Road maintenance has increased, however, since the county council purchased a crushing plant, ditcher, dozer, and grader. The total number of motor-vehicles registered in the islands is 178 These comprise cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, and motor-cycles. Albatross W. Waiwai, a young Mangakino golfer who has only been playing for Three years, scored an albatross hole in one, 3 under bogey, at the Tokbroa Golf Club’s annual open 38-hole tournament yesterday. Waiwai holed a perfectly hit shot on the 265-yard 4-bogey, eighth hole. He plays on a six handicap.—(PA.)

500,000 Cross Bridge More than 500,000 vehicles have crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge since it opened. Vehicles crossing the bridge have averaged 10,000 a day from Monday to Thursday, 12,000 on Fridays, 14,000 on Saturdays and 20,000 on J 1 average is 14,000. The Bridge Authority estimated 9300 vehicles a day would cross the bridge over a period of a year.—(PA.) Modern Look An anodised aluminium tower and cross, measuring 62ft Bin, will leave Auckland by special transporter this afternoon for Morrinsville. There it will be placed as a free-standing tower alongside the new St. Matthew’s Church, which is nearing completion. The tower is four feet square at the base and diminishes to six inches square at the top. The cross is 7ft 6in high. It is made of aluminum with an anodised stucco finish on a steel frame.