General News

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31783, 13 September 1968, Page 14

General News

“Buck-Passing” The Commission of Inquiry into the organisation of wildlife management and research heard a high point in “buckpassing” at its hearing in Christchurch yesterday. Mr T. M C. Hay, a wildlife ranger said: “On the estuary in Christchurch, illegal poaching is a traditional complaint, with four appropriate authorities on hand to deal with the matter. The Acclimatisation Society refers the outraged citizen to the Wildlife Branch of Internal Affairs, which sends him to the Christchurch City Council, where he is directed to the police, and thence to the Acclimatisation Society again. The Americans have a word for this practice —but a central authority would solve the matter.” Cottage Sold A small cottage on a section of 20 perches was sold for $3600 at a public auction yesterday. The Government valuation is $2lOO. Bidding opened at $2OOO, rising by bids of $lOO and later of $5O. The auctioneer was Mr M. H. McCrostie, on account of the estate of Charles Raistrick. Family Affair An unusual refresher course for primary teachers wa„ reported to the North Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute. Teachers will be invited to bring their wives and children with them in January for studies of stream life in the Ashley River, the rocky seashore, and geographical features of the Oxford district. The course will be conducted by Messrs B. T. O’Rourke and M. Marshall, of the Christchurch Teachers’ College, and Mr P. Wikaira, of the Sydenham School.