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Greymouth Evening Star, 7 December 1940, Page 6

Importation is to be permitted in 1941 of boys’ and girls’ ready-made topcoats, in sizes suitable for ages of one to nine years, to the value of 50 per cent, of 1939 imports. Hitherto, there has been a ban on importation, except for sizes for children up to two years, which fall within the category of infants’ supplies. Even then the question of allocation had to be considered by the authorities in Wellington.

The first anniversary of the Rivei' Plate battle, December 13, has been chosen as the date for the opening of the new memorial now being erected on Achilles Point, Auckland, to commemorate the part played by H.M.S. Achilles in the engagement with the German pocket-battleship Graf Spee. The memorial takes the form of a lookout on the headland at the eastern extremity of St. Hellers Bay. A ceremony is being arranged for the opening, day, and the Mayor of Auckland, Sir Ernest Davis, has invited Commodore W. E. Parry, C. 8., R.N. Chief of the Naval Staff, who commanded H.M.S. Achilles during the battle, to be present.

Just arrived: A shipment of Ladies' Silk and Cotton Vests in two styles—round neck and shaped top. In flesh and creme only. 2/11 each.—C. Smith. —Advt.

“You are not in a position to own a car,” said Mr. R. C. Abernethy, S.M., to a debtor who appeared in a judgment summons case at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court (reports the “Southland Times”). The debtor said he was on relief work and earned £8 19s a fortnight. He had a wife and six children to support, and paid 17s a week rent. The car, he added, was not running now. The Magistrate: “And it should not be. running. You cannot afford to run a car on your wage with six children to support.” It was stated that the debt was incurred for repairs to the car. Mr. J. C., Prain: “Would you be willing to hand over the car in payment of the debt?” Debtor: “No, I would not.” Mr. Prain: “What do you reckon the car is worth?” The debtor replied that it might bring about 30s. Mr. Prain: “And you would not hand it over to pay ta debt of £l9 odd?” No order was made. . '