General News

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30169, 28 June 1963, Page 10

General News

Excuse Enough A West Indian accused of being drunk after Tuesday's thrilling test match at Lord's wu told by the Magistrate he had reason to celebrate. “It was the release of tension. In view of the special circumstances- and the fact that there had not been a test match like it for 100 years, you will be discharged,” Mr Frank Milton, S.M., said. Mr Milton lists cricket among his recreations in “Who’s Who.” —London, June 27. Licence Amended The last taxi proprietor's licence in Christchurch, restricting the pick-up of passengers to a certain area, was amended by the Licensing Authority for the Christchurch Transport District (Mr J. S. Haywood), yesterday, to allow the unrestricted pick-up of fares. The application, which was opposed by the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Taxi Proprietors' Federation (Mr J. M. Doody), was brought by Mr Hans Zonneyville, the owner of the Sumner taxi (Mr J. A. Bretherton), on the grounds of economic hardship. Ensemble En Bloc “This does not sound right, taking out a public risk insurance policy on a band concert,” said the principal (Mr J. D. McDonald) at the monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Westport Technical College. Members had spoken of the risk from flying chips from two team chopping contests which will be included in the programme for a concert in the assembly hall on Sunday by the Westport Municipal Band to assist the college’s swimming pool fund. Mr McDonald said that the only risk came from flying chips cut by less accomplished axemen. The good ones tore the timber out in slabs. It was agreed to take a £lO,OOO policy out in case of injury while the chopping contests are in progress.—(F.O.O.R.)

Renewals Slow The renewal of driving licences has been stow in the counties as well as in the city. The Paparua County Clerk (Mr A. Kelly) said yesterday all drivers should examine their licences to see if they would still be valid after June 30. The Heathcote County Clerk (Mr W. H. Sarimgeour) said, he expected a last-minute rush of drivers wanting to renew their licences. Goldie For 325 Gns. An oil painting by C. F. Goldie of King Tawhiao was sold for 325gns in the auction rooms of George Walker. Ltd., in Auckland' yesterday. The painting, sized loin by 12in, was bought by Mr B. J. Robinson, of Devonport. “I was amazed that it was going so low,” he said later. The auctioneer attempted to start the bidding at 700gns, but had to reduce his starting price to 200gns before he attracted a bid. Only two bidders were active. A Goldie seli-portrait went for 120gns. A portrait of a Maori woman by J. Linciauer fetched 160gns and a water-colour landscape by John Gully, 190gns.—(P.A.) Sheep Worried A large dog is believed to have worried a small flock of sheep being grazed in a paddock in Innes road, near Hills road, on Tuesday night. One ewe was found dead on Wednesday evening by the owner. Mr W. H. Mclntosh and about 10 others were very lame. About 20 sheep are kept in the paddock. From the condition of the fences it appeared that a large dog had bottled the sheep in a corner and savaged them, Mr Mclntosh said yesterday. No-one had seen the dog responsible. New Hoist A. quotation of £275 for the supply of a second car hoist in the garage of the Automobile Association (Canterbury) had been accepted, it was reported to a meeting of the council of the association last evening. Two quotations for the installation of the hoist were received, one being £230 and the other £l4B 16s Bd. The latter was accepted. It is subject to any additional costs in disposing of underlying rock, sand or water that might be encountered. Mr T. W. Milliken told the council work would proceed soon. The hoist will be used for vehicle inspections and servicing. Value Of powls The great thing about bowls was that it fitted into the democratic. New Zealand way of life the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr T. K. S. Sidey) said when he welcomed delegates to the annual meeting of the council of the New Zealand Bowling Association He attributed the comparative lack of industrial strife in Dunedin to bowls and other sports. “When people from both the working and administrative sides of business meet in sport it helps to dispel doubts about each other,” said Mr Sidey. "In bowls, particularly where the more mature people meet, it helps to create a community spirit-” (P.A.) ' Work Of Patrols The report of patrol activities of the officers of the Automobile Association (Canterbury) presented to a meeting of the association's council last evening showed 122 cars had been assisted during May, 195 vehicles inspected, 59 cars shipped, 176 signs erected, 25 new members enrolled, and 12.935 miles travelled. A membership statement presented to the meeting said the association now had 51.886 members, .including 396 who were elected Itst evening. Fourteen new veteran life-members were elected.