Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 July 1942, Page 4

Local and General

The Liverpool State mine which was idle yesterday, on account of a dispute between truckers and officials of the Union over tne holding of a meeting, resumed this morning’.

The New Zealand Farmers’ Union is to ask the Government to restrict the production of liquor and facilities for its sale in New Zealand for the period of the war and 12 months thereafter, with a view to improving the efficiency of the war effort and conserving •join, sugar, and other supplies for essential on: poses. A motion to this effect was passed by lhe union yesterday at its annual conference at Wellington.—(P.A.).

Vacancies on the Greymouth Borough Council, the Grey Hospital Board, and. the Grey Electric Power Board, caused by the death of the late Mr. A. H. McKane, were filled at the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council last evening. Mr. J. E. Stokes wa.s appointed to the Borough Council, Mr. J. F. Laing to -.he Hospital Board, and Mr. W. H. Parfitt to tne Power Board. In each case the member appointed was the next on the list at the last elections.

An accident occurred in High Street at about 12.15 p.m. to-day, as a result of ! which John Gordon Inglis, a mill hand, resid- . ing at 50 High Street, is a patient in Oranui Hospital, suffering serious head injuries. Mr. Inglis, who was cycling home to dinner in a westerly direction, was in the act of crossin? the street to his residence when a collision ensued with a taxi driven by Jack Skinner, and owned by Kennedy Bros., Ltdtravelling in the opposite direction. The force of the impact was sufficient to throw the cyclist across the front of the car and into the kerbing, smashing part of the car windscreen, left head lamp, and fog lamp, and denting the bodywork. Mr. Ingiis was removed to hospital, where it was reported this afternoon that his condition was fairly satisfactory.

Three building permits were issued by the Greymouth Borough Council during June, and the value of the work was only £7O.

Fines not exceeding £5O in the case of individuals and not exceeding £2OO in the case of corporate bodies may now be imposed for breaches of the Labour Legislation Emergency Regulations. These penalties are provided for in an amendment to the regulations gazetted last evening.—

Undertakings declared essential in a Gazette notice issued last night include the boot and shoe repairing industry, the Post and Telegraph Department, the Department of Industries and Commerce,, and Tourist and Publicity (except the tourist publicity section), the Ministry of Supply and Munitions, and the defence purchase division of the Treasury Department. —P.A.

At the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council last evening, a letter was received from Lord Southward, Chairman of the Hospital for Sick Children, London, addressed to “The Greymouth Borough Council, Main Grey-Paroa Road, Greymouth, New Zealand,” soliciting a donation towards the funds of the Hospital. It was decided to refer the letter to the National Patriotic Fund Board.

A serious milk shortage in the cities was predicted by Mr. J. J. Maher, of Mungaroa, speaking yesterday at the annual conference in Wellington of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. He cited increased demands brought about by war factors and a serious manpower situation. Production could not be increased overnight, he said. It took planning a year ahead. He could speak with authority, he added, as ho represented principal suppliers to the city of Wellington, the Hutt, and to the services.—P.A.

The Cobden Domain Board is to be re-formed, according to a report made to the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council last evening, by Cr. C. Neville. Ho stated that there were a number of people in Cobden who wished to revive the Board, and wished to maintain control of the Domain. It was decided to advise the Commissioner of Crown Lands, who had previously made enquiries regarding the control of the Domain, of the proposed re-formation of the Cobden Domain Board.

Final reminder! Ikamatua R.S.A annual ball, to-morrow (Saturday) night. Williams' Orchestra.—Advt.

On the recommendation of the Librarians, the Greymouth Borougn Council resolved at its meeting last evening, that the following hours be observed in the children’s library:— Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., and on Saturdays, fiom 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Librarians reported that the following books were issued during the month: — Country Library Service. 1,07.5; free, 4,116; rental, 502; total. 5.693. There were 120 registrations, and the sum collected totalled £la 6/9.

The Buller Lions will attempt to wrest the Rundle Cup from West Coast at Rugby Park, Greymouth, on Saturday next. Kick-off at 2.45 p.m. —Advt.’

The destruction or abandonment of waste paper, except' for purposes of preventing the spread of infectious or contagious diseases or saving property from the danger of lire, is prohibited under tne Waste Paper Control Notice gazetted last night. The regulations also prewent the disposal of waste paper otherwise than to collectors or buyers, and specifically ban the placing of waste paper in refuse bins except to safeguard rubbish. Waste paper is defined to include scrap, worn-out paper, or cardboard, but not greasy or waxed paper, carbon paper, cellophane, or secret or confidential documents. —P.A.

West Coast will defend the Rundle Cup against, the Buller Rugby Representatives at Rugby Park, Greymouth, on Saturday next. —Advt.

At the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council last evening. Councillor J. Saunders moved that a motion passed at the last meeting of the Council “that a suction pipe be installed at the riverside, Mawhera Quay, for tire-fighting purposes in an emergency, the cost to be borne by the Greymouth Fire Board,” be rescinded/The motion was seconded by Cr. P. Blanchfield, and carried, and a motion that the pipe be installed by the Counci l as an emergency measure, sponsored by Crs. Saunders and C. Neville, was carried. Cr. Sauncters explained that the Fire Board had no authority to fray fo” any such installations under the Fire Brigades Act, and that such installations were the responsibility of local bodies. The Mavor (Mr F. A. Kitchingham) adde that were it not for the war the work would not be required.

Adi West Coast Ladies will be pleased to hear that commencing this Friday at 9 a.m. White’s Fashion Corner are staging the biggest and brightest Sale of fashion goods that the Coast has ever experienced. 5/in the £ discount. Only half the usual number of Coupons required.— Advt.

Morley's New Acauemy full fashioned Botany Woof Gym. Hoss, spliced knees, in black; sizes B : '.in. to lOin,, 8/11 pair.—C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

In stock again! Ladies’ Winccyette Nights, with long sleeves. Good quality Wincevette. in flesh and creme only, ‘W. and” 0.5., 14/6.—C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Have you tried our Thrifty Service? This will suit the housekeeping allowance of every Housewife. Price 5/- for a bag of 181bs, all flat work returned dried and ironed,. personal wear returned ready for ironing. Westland Laundry Ltd, Gresson Street. Depot: 27 Albert Street, Phone 136.—Advt