LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 September 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A sawmill -worker, James Biddington, of Camerons, was admitted to the Grey River Hospital, last evening, suffering from severe hand injuries. He underwent an operation, and is progressing satisfactorily.

Encouraged by the goodwill displayed by both the New Zealand and Australian Governments and in view of their declaration of attitude towards the need for protecting the local shipping industry, the Union Steam Ship Co. intends without delay to call for tenders in Great Britain for the construction of a fast trans-Tasman steamer which will excel foreign competitive vessels in service and speed. —Press Assn.

The fact that publicans generally were, having much difficulty in making ends meet at present was mentioned during the hearing of a licensing case in the Westport Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr H. Morgan, S.M. The Magistrate replied that it was general’’throughout the Dominion, on account of the depression. He reminded counsel that there was provision in the Licensing Act for an hotel to be closed for a certain period without prejudice to the licensee during which time the licensee could indulge ift other and more profitable employment.

The steamer Marama reached Auckland to-day, two days late, on account of a storm she encountered on Sunday and Monday. Rather ’than run her at the usual speed in the teeth of the gale, her master, Captain Mor'gan, all but hove to, and she proceeded at little more than drifting speed. Ho remarked on arrival that “the last storm is always the worst,” but the passengers were satisfied that one such experience is sufficient for a lifetime. Between Sunday and ■Wednesday most of them remained in, their cabins. No damage was done to the ship, but one of the cfew was thrown heavily and he was seut ashore to-day for examination, it being thought that he had fractured a rib. —Press Assn.

Mr Forbes announced yesterday that the Australian Government had agreed to consult with the New Zealand Government with a view to common action being taken in safeguarding the mutual shipping interests of the Dominion and the Commonwealth against competition by subsidised foreign shipping with British lines in Australian and New Zealand waters. Mr Forbes said that both New Zealand and Australia agreed that the existence of adequate and efficient local shipping services in trade between Australia and New Zealand and the future improvement of these services by the construction of further new vessels wouldbe jeopardised by the' continuance of present, conditions.

Seventy-four applicants for assistance, from Greymouth and Cobden, were each granted the usual parcel of foodstuffs, at yesterday’s meeting of the Mayor’s Relief of Distress Committee. Sick benefits were granted in special cases. Accounts amounting to £64/6/- were passed for payment. Tenders for the ensuing month’s supply of goods were accepted from Messrs Griffen and Smith, Duncan McLean, Ltd., and E. McDonnell. In addition to the ordinary rations, next week, it was-decided to give orders on local business people, to enable the purchase of goods by the unemployed, the order to be 10/- in the case of married men,, and 5/- in the case of single men. There is very little clothing and footwear available to meet cases of emergency, and several applications have been outstanding for some time. Donations of clothing and footwear are invited, especially boots and shoes, sizes six and seven for men, size six for -girls, and size five for women. Bread and' cakes were received from Messrs Blanchfield, Robertson, Shannon and- Glen. The boot-repairing department dealt with IS pairs of footwear during- the week, the value of the work being £4/18/-.

To make the home beautiful and comfortable. Artistic good quality upholstery of wonderful value always ready to adorn your home. Give White’s your order, and comfort and beauty will be yours. S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

The same guaranteed quality fabric featuring designs more exquisite than ever will make Tohralco the popular choice for summer wash frocks. Remember. every yard is guaranteed both to retain its original colour and give satisfactory service. The new Tobralco is now showing in wonderful variety at C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

Three of the newest Spring Fabrics which are creating a sensation for value are “Sponge Crepe” 2/6; “Cordosyl Crepe” 2/11, and “Sybils Cord” 2/11. All are 36 inches wide and are procurable in the lovely new shades at C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

Books on Dogs.—“ The Cocker Snan iel,” “The Pekingese,” “The Se'aly ham.” “The Alsatian” 3/6 each, postage 3d; Cheap editions at 9d each postage Id, of “Violas and Pansies,” “Border Carnations,” “How to Prune,’ “Antirrhiniums and Penstemons,” “Rabbit Keeping,” “Canary Keeping,” Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Ltd.—Advt.

New Books at B. Dixon’s, Ltd.— “Stabilised Money,” by Field 1/6; Radio Calls of the World,” 1934, 1/-; “Forty Years for Labrador,” by Grenfell 9/6, postage 6d; “Three Men and Diana,” by Norris 7/-; “The Half Open Door,” by Albanesi, 7/-; “The Free Fishers,” by Buchan, 7/-; “The Secret Adventure,” by Binns, 7/-, postage 3d; “The Ivory Spires,” by Boreham, 7/-, postage 4d; “A Vagabond of the Bush,” by Boreham, lOd, postage 2d. —Advt.

Gardening Books at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. “Practical Gardening in New Zealand,” by Tannock 5/-; Boards, 6/-, postage 4d; “All About Gardening,” by Coults, 7/6, postage 6d; “Book of Gardening,” by Coults, 3/6, postage 4d; “Rose Growing,” by Hart, 3/6, postage 3d; “Easy Guide'to N.Z. Gardening,” by Sinclair, 2/-,. postage 2d; “Chrysanthemums for Amateurs, by* Thomas 2/6, postage 3d.—Advt.

Men of the world, men with education, who have travelled widely, and men with a natural good taste, all say “Dewar’s Please!” For many years past Dewar’s Imperial Whisky has held a record for absolute purity and quality that has never been excelled and to-day, this famous brand is undoubtedly the most popular spirit on the market. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

A statutory first offender, arrested for drunkenness in Tainui Street, yesterday afternoon, was to-day fined 5/-, the amount of his bail, by Mr A. Naylor, J.P.

“Of the fresh fruit I have seen in New Zealand shops, I will not say anything just yet, except to say that I have been staggered at the prices marked on them ’in shop-windows,” said Mr. R. H. Nesbit, the newly appointed Australian Trade Commissioner, in the course of an address at a luncheon tendered by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. “They can be bought in Australia at almost onetenth of the price paid here,” •he added. “I am going to look into the matter very closely.”—Press Assn.