General News

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29145, 4 March 1960, Page 10

General News

Electra Delayed A Tasman Empire Airways Electra, which was due at Christchurch from Melbourne at 6.30 p.m. yesterday, did not arrive because of a mechanical defect. An engine is being changed, and the Electra will fly to Christchurch today. Passengers who were to have left for Sydney in the aircraft at 8 p.m. will be taken there in a replacement aircraft, which will be flown from Auckland this morning. The Electra which arrives today will be flown to Auckland. Call On Mr Nash The chairman of directors of Consolidated Zinc Proprietary, Ltd., Mr L. B. Robinson, called on the Prime Minister (Mr Nash) and the Minister of Works (Mr Watt) yesterday. Mr Robinson’s calls were described as “courtesy” ones, and it is understood he did not have detailed discussions on the proposed Southland aluminium project with Mr Nash or Mr Watt. Mr Robinson has just visited Southland.—(PA.) Onion Shipment A small shipment of 150 tons of Marshland onions will be sent to Sydney aboard the Waipori on Monday. This is the first such shipment this year. School Shrine Some old trees on private property behind the war memorial shrine at the Christchurch Boys’ High School will soon be cleared. Some trees are on the school grounds. The headmaster (Mr C. F. S. Caldwell) reported to the Board of Governors yesterday that the appearance of the shrine would not be impaired by the work. New Telephone Books Deliveries of the 1960 telephone directories were completed this week for the Christchurch area. The deliveries, which were spread over approximately two weeks, comprised about 60,000 copies for private subscribers, organisations and public telephones. Accountancy Prizes A large number of old boys of the Christchurch Boys’ High School, who are interested in accountancy and appreciated their early training at the school, have voluntarily contributed £7l as a fund which will endow annual prizes in the subject. “South Pacific” Not a single breakage has occurred in the 17,700 feet of ‘‘South Pacific” which, after completing 400 screenings at the State Theatre this week, enters into its thirtyfirst week today. It is estimated that more than 150,000 persons have paid to see the film. Postal bookings have been received from as far away as Auckland, other parts of the North Island and practically every South Island town. Staff at the theatre are hoping that “South Pacific” will continue for another two weeks, and by so doing become the film with the longest continuous run in New Zealand. Repairing Of Vulcan Parts for the Royal Air Force delta-wing Vulcan are expected to arrive at Ohakea, where the aircraft is being repaired, in the next few days. It is expected the Vulcan will be flying in the next two or three weeks, provided the parts arrived on schedule. The aircraft wrecked one side of the undercarriage when it attempted to land at Wellington airport at the opening pageant there in October.— (P.A.) Apple Cucumbers Nelson apple cucumbers sold at 7s a case at the Christchurch produce markets yesterday. West Coast and local grapes brought 4s to 6s a pound. Water melons from Nelson sold at lOd a pound. Quality local potatoes were in over supply selling from 10s to 12s a sugar bag. Earlier Elections Sought The Municipal Association at its conference yesterday approved a Wellington remit that the Local Elections and Polls Act, 1953, be amended to provide for the holding of municipal elections earlier than the third Saturday in November each third year. The Mayor of Wellington (Mr F. J. Kitts, M.P.) said that in the larger centres the time taken for the recount often made it difficult for councils to transact business before the Christmas vacation.—(P.A.). Found After 47 Years A Waimate woman, Mrs G. Wilce, lost her wedding ring 47 years ago. Now it has been found by a friend while digging in the garden at Mrs Wilce’s original home. Mrs Wilce believes she threw the ring out in a bucket of water after she had been scrubbing. but all efforts to find it were unsuccessful.—(P.A.). Walk Resumed Mr Trevor King yesterday afternoon resumed his walk to Christchurch. Earlier he had decided to give up the attempt because of financial difficulties. He also had blistered feet. Mr King was taken yesterday by truck to Edendale, where his walk had been interrupted, and set out on the 340 miles to Christchurch. He started originally from Bluff —(P.A.).