General News
Angler v. Angler Anglers fishing from the shore have had cause to complain to the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society about interference from anglers fishing from boats within 300 yards of the shore. The president, Mr F. T. Gorton, reported to the council meeting last evening that "strong action” had been taken. Tahiti Service Qantas, the Australian airline, will inaugurate a weekly return service between Sydney and Tahiti, via Fiji, on November 22. The service has been provided chiefly to meet a demand from tourists.
Family Fortune The presentation yesterday of the Ferguson tartan kilt to prefects of St. Andrew’s College caused him to investigate the history of the clan, said the rector (Mr I. T. Galloway). “I found they are descended from Fergus, Prince of Galloway. I always wondered what happened to the family inheritance and it is a comfort to know it is in good hands,” he said. Witness Sought The Papanui police are seeking a witness to the fatal accident on the Sawyers Arms road level crossing on Monday. A woman was driving an old model car behind the car which was involved in the accident and the police would like to get in touch with her.
Governor’s Return
The Governor-General (Sir Bernard Fergusson), will return to Christchurch Airport between 3.30 a.m. and 4.30 a.m. today after his visit to Antarctica. He will leave almost immediately for Wellington. Rear-Admiral J. R. Reedy will return with him. Nothing For Nothing
The 70-year-old transpacific raft voyager, William Willis, is reluctant to talk freely to the press regarding his experiences because he wants to capitalise on the trip himself by writing and lecturing. "After all, I am getting on in years and have to provide for my own comfort,” he said today.—Apia, Nov. 13. “Tiki” Rose The new rose which the world famous breeder, Mr Sam McGredy, came from Ireland to name at the National Rose Show is "Tiki.” Mr McGredy announced the name when he presented prizes at the show last night.—(P.A.)
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30288, 14 November 1963, Page 16
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