LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 April 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The report of the Fruit Marketing Committee to the Government was, to-day, released for publication. It consists of two hundred and eleven pages of typed foolscap (stated a Press; Association telegram from Wellington).

The complete West Coast air transport link was utilised this morning by two tourists from India, Messrs. M. A. Priest and J. C. Keyte, who wished to reach the South Westland glaciers in the minimum of time. They left Nelson this morning in the Cook Strait Airway’s service aeroplane, and after a perfect trip down the coast, transferred to one of the Air Travel ’planes at Hokitika, for the completion of their journey.

“I do not think that the lottery system of financing hospitals is worth adopting,” said Dr. J. W. Craven, Superintendent of the Auckland Hospital, who returned by the Wanganella, to-day, after* attending the Cancer Conference at Canberra, and visiting fourteen hospitals in Melbourne and Sydney. Not all those hospitals., he said, were publicly maintained, some relying on voluntary contributions, and some State lotteries. Some were community hospitals, and others charity hospitals. “The lottery system is too chancy. Our own system of financing hospitals is admirable, and I don’t think it should bo changed.”—Press Assn.

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east, last week, reached the unusually high figure of 15,706 tons.' In the corresponding week of last yea.’-, the tonnage was 10,557, so that last week’s total represented an increase of 5,149 tons. In 1935, the corresponding total was 7,413 tons. Last week’s high total is accounted for in the exceptionally heavy consignments of coal and timber. Record figures for the weekly tunnel freight were established in 1930, when in the week ended May 31, 20,859 tons of freight were taken through the tunnel to Canterbury, from the West Coast.

Interest in the; Coronation is increasing, and local celebrations are being announced. Equally of interest is the Blackball Oddfellows’ Coronation Ball on May 14.—Advt.

Arising out of an incident during a senior Rugby match, Wellington versus St. Patrick’s, at Woodville, on Saturday, the Manawatu Union, last evening, decided to disqualify for life A. Burlace, a Woodville player. The referee, A. Ward, in a report on the match, stated ho ordered oil Burlace for deliberate rough play. He had previously warned players on both sides for indulging in fisticuffs. Later he observed Burlace deliberately run into an opponent, when ten yards, from the ball. When he ordered Burlace off the latter abused him and struck him in the face. —Press Assn.

Those interested in Model Aeroplane building are invited to inspect the new stocks of sets at B. DHyON’S. LTD. All typos of machines represented. Prices range from 1/-, 2/6, 5/- to 9/6 a set. Latest hooks on Model Aeroplane Construction. Your inspection is invited. —Advt.

Just, sailed in! And we’re glad to see them! 173 Travellers’ samples in moquette and Genoa Velvet, size ‘approximately 24in by 21in. .Ivst the thing for cushions, chair tops, shopping bags, etc. Price 2/3 each. No wonder they sell quickly. C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Jigsaw Puzzles for Winter evenings. The latest designs in Jigsaw Puzzles, covering many interesting subjects, ranging in prices from 1/- to 16/6 each. All made in three-ply wood. Chessmen 3/6 to 30/- set. Chess and Draught Boards 9d to 3/- each. Draughtsmen 1/3 to 2/6 a set. Dominoes, in sixes and nines, 1/- to 3/6 a set. Hundreds of Table Games at B. DIXON’S LTD., Tainui Street. —Advt.

One feels a certain satisfaction in being able to offer something which is held in high esteem by the Imperial Institute and West End Clubs, London. On the West Coast we have within our reach a whisky which appeals favourably to the palates or London’s leading. society, viz., Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, and there is little wonder that Dewar’s has become the popular favourite with all sections of the community for its mild flavour and smoothness. Messrs Gritfen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt.

On April 10, the total, number of males wholly or partly dependent on the employment promotion fund was 1 34,249. The decrease during the fourweekly period ended April 10 was 2i7. A comparison between the figures for April 10, this year and those for April 11, 1930. shows a reduction of 15,570. —Press Assn.

A new system of engaging labour is to be put into operation on the Wellington waterfront and at Auckland. The new system is known as the registration, or bureau system, and its adoption will result, in a different method of engaging labour. It is hoped also that it will result in an improvement in condiitons. The new system should be introduced in Wellington in about six weeks—Press Assn.

Little enthusiasm was displayed by Masterton citizens in a special meeting called by the Mayor (Mr. T. Jordan) for the purpose of electing a committee to make arrangements for celebrating the Coronation. The meeting was attended by the Mayor, three Borough Councillors, the Town Clerk, one member of the general public, and a reporter. It was called off.

Approval of the Local Government Amalgamation Schemes Bill was expressed by the council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce last night. The legislative committee of the chamber submitted a recommendation approving the general principles of the bill, but recommending an amendment to Section II to provide for reference to a commission where an agreement is not reached in a reasonable time to be specified. This was adopted.—Press Assn.

Special “aeradio” stations are at present in course of establishine-nt at the Post and Telegraph offices at Greymouth and Hokitika, in connection with the West Coast air services, and Messrs. W. C. Koch and G. R. B. Bow man, telegraphists, of Wellington, have been transferred to - Greymouth and Hokitika respectively, to conduct the stations. The stations will keep in constant touch, by radio, with the service planes, and will furnish weather reports, and other desirable information to pilots, in the course of the flights.

A decision to apply for the registration of the North Island (except Wellington) Dairy Factory Managers’ Industrial Union of Workers was made at a meeting at Stratford attended by more than 80 managers from the Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Poverty Bay, and Taranaki districts. The scope of the proposed application does not include Wellington, Wanganui, Manawatu, Hawke s Bay, and Wairarapa, which are in the Wellington industrial district, but it is hoped to extend it later. The meeting was convened by the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association. —Press Assn.

If Audrey wants an escort true, From what she wants I think I’ll do. I’ve’ been before and O, what fun — a wonderful night for everyone. I’ll show her how they pack that hall, not to miss the Blackball Oddfellows Ball on May 14. —Advt.

Passengers and tourist agents have received a memorandum from the Under-Secretary for Internal Affairs saying that a communication has come from the High Commissioner for New Zealand in London (Mr. W. J. Jordan) setting out that certain difficulties had arisen through aliens having been booked from New Zealand to Britain, without the intention of returning to their native countries on the Continent. Trouble arose when foreign countries refused to admit these people, with the result that they became stranded in Great Britain without any people to receive them. In these circumstances it was advisable that for the future no “stateless”, persons should be allowed to commence the journey from New Zealand for the United Kingdom without definite assurance of their being admitted to their ultimate destination. The effect of this official* communication is that any European national resident in New Zealand wishing to return to his own country must have his passport visaed by the Consul or Consular Agent representing that country. Otherwise a ticket for the passage cannot be issued. —Press Assn.

The ceremony of the Girl Guides’ loyal message to His Majesty the King, will be held' at the Town Hall, Monday, May 3rd., at 7.30 p.m. His Worship the Mayo'.', Mr W. Meldrum, will affix the Borough Seal. Residents of Greymouth and district are invited to attend. —Advt.

Last shipment sold out before you could say “Jack Robinson!” Here they are again! 24in by 50in hardwearing Turkish Towels in fawn ground, with either blue or red design, only 1/6 each. See them for yourself at C. Smith. Ltd., or write for some to-day!—Advt.

Fountain Pens of best quality British made, in all the latest styles. Prices range from 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/-, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, 10/6, 12/6, 15/-, 16/6, 17/6. 21/-, 25/-, 27/6, 30/- to 70/each. Propelling Pencils, best British makes from 1/3, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6* 5/-, 7/6, 8/6, 15/- to 30/- each. Large stocks of accessories and parts. Full stocks of all Fountain Pen Inks 1/- to 2/6 at B. DIXON’S LTD., Tainui Street. —Advt