Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 June 1942, Page 4

Local and General

Bakers and delegates J e P T^ esel ?^^ lve , bakers from all parts of the Dominion have been meeting in Wellington this week to consider a subsidy that is being offered by the Government to meet steadily mounting costs to which, the bakers claim, their industry has been subjected during the past tnree years. Grave concern was expressed at the position. Delegations from the meeting interviewed Mr. Sullivan and the Price Tribunal at the conclusion of the meeting. Appreciation was expressed of an offer by the Price Tribunal to conduct an immediate investigation, but it was regretted it did not meet the position to an extent that the meeting considered necessary.—P.A.

A number of the miners in the Buller district, who had entered military camp, requesting, when called up, that no appeals be made for them, have been ordered to return to their mining occupation (states the “Westport News”). For the first time in the past' 30 weeks, the National Savings contributions in Greymouth failed to reach the weekly quota of £622 this week. An appZd from the Greymouth Committee was made last evening, to find the amount required before noon today, but the results were disappointing, only £275/6/- having been invested at the close of business, leaving the week’s deficiency £346/14/-.

Persons in New Zealand who have “dual nationality” will not in future be able to renounce British nationality by making in New Zealand a declaration of alienage, according to the Alienage Emergency Regulations gazetted last night. For instance, a person whose father may be a citizen of a foreign country but who was born in New Zealand will be unable to renounce British citizenship, in favour of citizenship of the country of which his father is a native. —(P.A.)

An amendment to the Motor Vehicles Emergency Regulations, designed to avoid the necessity for holders of motor drivers’ licenses issued by the Commissioner of Transport to members of the armed forces renewing their licenses until after the war, was gazetted to-night. A proviso is contained however, in the regulations that the Commissioner may revoke such a license earlier, for instance in ’the case of the discharge of a license-holder from the armed forces. It is pointed out that drivers in the armed forces are under continual supervision as to driving ability and physical condition.—P.A.

The adjourned inquest into the death of John Desmond Keenan was held at Hokitika. The Coroner (Mr A. E. Benjamin) returned a verdict that Keenan died at the Westland Hospital on May 12 as the result ot injuries suffered while he was operating a saw at the sawmill of KanicriHokitika Sawmills, Ltd., on May 11. Mr W. D. Taylor (Greymouth) appeared for the father and for tne Timber Workers’ Union, Mr M. B. James for the timber company, and Sergeant W. J. K. Brown represented the police. Not to interfere with the production of the mill, the inquest was held in the office of the company, each employee giving evidence being called from his work as required.

People finding ration coupon books must return them immediately to the district rationing officer. This was emphasised in New Plymouth by Mr. V. Duff, secretary of the New Plymouth Drapers’ and Allied Trades’ Association, when he stated that already a surprising number of people had mislaid their coupon books and had been rushing anxiously to shops they had visited to see if they had left them there. It is an offence for anyone to retain a ration book not belonging to him and attempt to use it for his own purposes. The penalty for retaining possession of someone else’s book is three months’ imprisonment, or a fine not exceeding £lOO, with an additional fine of £lO for each day further the book is withheld.

Don’t forget the dance and challenge chops at Nelson Creek tonight.—Advt.

Commissioned officers of the New Zealand armed forces are authorised by the Billeting Emergency Regulations gazetted last night to serve billeting notices requiring the occupier of any premises to provide lodging or food or both for members of the forces. The price paid for such accommodation shall be fixed by agreement between the occupier concerned and the officer serving the notice, but in default of agreement it shall be fixed by arbitration. It is not to exceed, however, an amount calculated at the rate of 1/3 for each day’s lodging and 1/3 for each meal supplied. These rates can be amended from time to time, either generally or for any particular case or class of cases. Provision is made for compensation for any damage suffered as the result of billeting. Penalties are prescribed for persons committing offences against these regulations.—P.A.

Mr. Churchill goes to Washington, and big things are in the wind. —Yes —haven’t you heard? The big dance attraction in the Blaketown Hall is attracting more and more dance fans. —Be there on Wednesday.—Advt.

“Just as a conscientious objector claims to have a conscience, so do I. Mine, however, claims the rigm ol service in the armed forces,” stated Milton John Jenkin, school teacher, of Tututawa, who appeared before the Taranaki Manpower Committee at New Plymouth, opposing an appeal for him by the Taranaki Education Board. Jenkin said that because he had been classed medically fit, grade 1, he should be given the right to serve. A successful appeal would impose undue hardship on him, added the reservist. He was on the maximum salary for his position, and he would have to remain in the same position and be denied promotion while a soldier in camp could and did apply for positions that were held open for him until the end of the war and demobilisation. The appeal, which had been adjourned sine die, but at Mr. Jenkin’s request had been reopened, was again adjourned sine die.

Save coupons by investing coupons in quality you know. Shop at White’s Corner, your Fashion Centre.—Advt. Residents of Runanga will be pleased to know that the Westland Laundry, Ltd., will pick up laundry on Wednesdays and return Fridays. D. Manderson, Runanga, will supply all information and price lists.—Advt.

Ladies’ Wir<eyette Nights. In cosy styles for Winter wear. High to neck with collar and long sleeves. Sizes S.W.,- W., and O.S. Flesh and Cream only, from 9/6. —C. Smith, Ltd.