LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 March 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“That William Jeffries was accidentally killed on January 16, 1937. as a result of a rail-ear accident at a road crossing near Arahura.” The foregoing was the verdict at the inquest held to-day at Hokitika, into the recent fatality near Arahura.

Two first offenders, arrested for drunkenness in Tarapuhi Street, at 10.25 o’clock last night, were fined 5/each, the amount of their bail, by Mr. M. J. Fogarty, J.P., in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth, to-day.

Charges of corruption and malpractice against members of the Taranaki Hospital Board were completely refuted in reports received by the board from the Health Department yesterday. Au elderly man who had been employed by the board, but had been dismissed, wrote to the Department making complaints against members of the board. The department appointed an audit inspector to investigate, and his report was made available to the board yesterday, together with a letter from the Minister for Health completely vindicating the board. The allegations were described as absurd. The board has decided to accept the advice of its solicitors not to take action against the person who made the allegations.—Press Assn.

It matters ’little where you your Easter holiday, even at home you! can spend an enjoyable time with those genuine old friends, the soda syphon and a bottle of Dewar s Imperial Whisky. Even it you should go for a short spin a bottle of this fine old Spirit will add. greatly to the pleasure of the trip. We say Dewar s because it is renowned for purity and maturity, and we know it will »e approved by the most critical judge. Messrs Griffen, and Smith Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt. 9

To-day, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day a bank holiday. ' Flags are flying on all public buildings in Greymouth to mark the occasion.

Fishing in the Upper Grey and Ahaura Rivers, yesterday, Mr. A. Beck was successful in landing seven brown trout in fine condition, the total weight being 231bs. The waters were very clear, ■ with bright sunshine, conditions not considered favourable for successful fishing.

Discussion over the proposal to hold the annual trades picnic at Hokitika on Saturday next, attracted practically all the business men of Greymouth, to a meeting of employers, this morning, with the result that approximately ten employers signified their intention of joining the Business Association.

Rates of pay and conditions for farm workers, other than dairy farm employees, were discussed, to-day, at a conference in Wellington between representatives of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, the New Zealand Sheep-Owners’ Federation, and the New Zealand Workers’ Union. The proceedings were not open to the Press. —Press Assn. . - '

The question of the free supply of copies of the ocatutes to Justices of the Peace was being discussed at yesterday’s meeting of the West Coast Justices’ Association, when Mr. W. Meldrum smilingly remarked that he knew of one Justice, years ago, in the Rangitikei district, who used to get them and sell them. “And who bought them?” inquired a member. The reply, “Well, I bought one,” broadened the smiles into laughter.

The Canterbury and Westland Adjustment Commission, comprising Messrs. J. R. Cunningham, Colin McIntosh, B. J. McKenna and G. Howes (secretary) will conclude its Greymouth sitting to-morrow, and the members will return to Christchurch on Saturday. The Commission has spent the past week in Hokitika and Greymouth, dealing with about 100 applications for the re-adjustments of liabilities under the Mortgagors’ and Lessees’ Rehabilitation Act. 'Further sittings will be held on the West Coast about the second week in June.

Perfect flying conditions enabled the Cook Strait Airways service ’plane to establish a record on the Nelson-Greymouth flight, this morning, the trip being done in exactly one hour. There was one passenger from Nelson to Hokitika, three from Greymouth to Hokitika, five from Hokitika to Greymouth, one from Hokitika to Wellington, and one from Greymouth to Wellington. The Nelson Aero Club has chartered one of the service -planes to visit the air pageant at Hokitika, and it will leave Nelson to-morrow, returning after the pageant.

Injuries lie received - 'when 1 crushed by a fall of earth while working on the road deviation at Saddle Hill, near Reefton, yesterday, proved fatal to Henry Norton-Taylor, 40, married, his death taking place at the Reefton Hospital, last evening. Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, aged 10 and seven. His father lives in Christchurch. The late Mr. Norton-Taylor came to the West Coast 12 years ago. and .resided for a period at Greymouth, where he worked at Victoria Park, and later he removed to Hukarere, where he resided for nine years. Deceased was a returned soldier. He commenced work on the Saddle Road on Monday. The funeral will take place at Christchurch.

The latest railways operating figures were released yesterday by the Minister for Railways (Hon. D. G. Sullivan). For the four weeks ended February 27 the railways revenue showed an increase over the same period in 1936 of £94,000. There was an increase on the expenditure side of £61,000, leaving an increase in the net revenue of £33,000 aftei’ the absorption of the -whole of the extra costs incurred in introducing the 40-hour week and the restoration of the cuts in wages. “The situation appears in an even more favourable light after account has been taken of the loss in revenue caused by restrictions due to the infantile paralysis,” Mr. Sullivan said. The position as budgeted for in the railways working account was well assured, and there was every indication, in fact, that the budgetary estimate might be exceeded.

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday (Palm Sunday), March 21st., at Ruru 8 a.m., and at Kokiri 10.15 a.in.—Advt.

At a meeting of dairymen at Greymouth, last evening, representatives were appointed to meet the Milk in Schools Committee, and to advise them of the views of dairymen on the qulestion of a suitable supply. It was stated that a shortage of milk was expected during the Winter months, as a result of the bad season experienced, Ashburton milkmen have decided not to tender for the supply of milk to the schools in that district, considering that the maximum price of about 1/3 a gallon would not. be payable. Negotiations arc being made by the committee in charge of the scheme with the Ashburton Dairy Company to supply the milk, and in the event of the Dairy Company not accepting the contract, the milkmen will consider offering to co-operate in handling the scheme, if the. department will accept their price.

The Greymouth Jockey Club will provide a limited number of seats on the new grandstand for their Easter meeting. These may be . reserved by the public at 1/- each per day. Apply to the secretary.—Advt.

Remnants, oddments and discounted lines clearing for less than cost at C. Smith’s. Save money now by buying your materials during this markdown period.—Advt.

You can thank the weather for these bargains in materials: —36in Uncrushable Crepes, usually 2/11 and 3/11, now 1/11; 3Gin Floral Voiles, usually uip to 4/11, now 1/-; Floral Silk Linens 2/11 for 1/11; 36in Plain Silk Linens 2/3 for 1/9; 36in Floral Marocain, usually 2/6 and 2/11, now 1/3. These are only a few of the markdowns now offered at C. Smith’s —Advt.