Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 July 1942, Page 4

Local and General

Tea and sugar supplies are now available to local bodies’ employees for morning .and afternoon tea, according to advice received bv the Post Office at Greymouth. The ration is to be made on the same basis as that for workers in shops and factories.

A verdict of death through severe injuries to the skull, accidentally received, was returned by the Coroner (Mr. T. E. Maunsell) at the resumed inquest at Nelson into cne death of William Herbert Moore, one ol me victims of the air liner crash on Mount Ricnmond. “The question seems to arise in accidents of this type, in places almost impossible of access, whether the bodies should not be buried on the spot, with the permission of the relations,” commented the Coroner.

The Minister of Industrial Manpower (Mr. McLagan) announced to-day that all laundry factories, dry cleaning and dyeing works, except Chinese laundries, were declared essential on July 15. Mr. McLagan said that these concerns were handling laundry and dry cleaning for the Forces in camps and on leave, as well as doing work for married women who were employed in essential war industries. In addition, many public institutions and others had to rely on these institutions for washing and dry cleaning. The Minister said it would be appreciated that laundries were rendering an important service, particularly from the view of public health, and consequently they must be maintained. —P.A.

The E.P.S. organisation in New Zealand is to receive the expert service of Mr. ,A. D. I Wilson, who recently arrived at Wellington, on loan from the National Fire Service, London, the Minister of Civil Defence (Mr. Bodkin) announced to-day. The loan was arranged by Mr. Jordan, on behalf of the NewZealand Government. Mr. Wilson will make an investigation of the effectiveness of the existing fire protection position in various districts, and will prepare a helpful report. He will also address E.P.S. authorities and fire fighting personnel. Mr. Wilson, who is a native of Auckland, left New. Zealand in 1924. and ioined the London Fire Brigade in 1934. About the end of 1940, he was seconded to the London Regional staff, from which he was seconded to the Home Security Office in May, 1941. In association with other experts, he helped in the organisation of the National Fire Service, in which he was Assistant Fire Force Commander. He was also closely associated with the organisation of regional services in England and Northern Ireland. He had full experience of fire fighting during the German air raids on England. ’—P.A.

Advice was received by the Public Works Department at Greymouth, this afternoon, that the Otira Gorge road is open through to Arthur’s Pass.

Indications are that the influenza epidemic amongst members of the Armed Forces is now definitely on the wane, according to a statement made yesterday by the secretary o± the North Canterbury Hospital Board (Mr A. Prentice). He said it was expected that the emergency hospital at Addington would be closed shortly.

Indignation at the stamping of the warning “Careless Talk Costs Lives” on envelopes in which the Royal condolences are sent to the relatives of men killed in action was expresses yesterday by the father of a Christchurch naval rating who was lost in the Mediterranean last year. He said that such reference to loss of life was most upsetting to the relatives, particularly in cases where the message from' the King and Queen was definite information that the man concerned, who had been reported missing for a considerable tjme, was now dead. The father added that another reference to loss of life—the slogan “Motorist, Carelessness Kills”-—was stamped on the envelope, the whole appearance of which indicated that it contained some kind of circular rather than a personal message.

In a letter written to the Hawke’s Bay County Council Mr R. Tutaki requested that the name of Watson road should be altered, and he suggested that it should be known as the “Bob Tutaki” road, as he resided there and was well known throughout the whole district politically, industrially and socially. “Hundreds of people do not know why this was named Watson road, and are asking why. Kia ora,” said Mr Tutaki’s letter. Moving that there be no alteration in the name, Mr C. Lassen stated that for many years Watson’s boiling-down plant was on this road, and that was why it was so named.. It was decided to notify Mr Tutaki accordingly.

The position regarding damage to privately-owned motor vehicles used for E.P.S. purposes is explained in the latest issue of the official E.P.S. Bulletin. There is a liability on the E.P.S. to compensate the owner of any vehicle damaged ?r destroyed while in actual authorised use for such purposes. However, the insurance companies have agreed to meet claims within the scope of any policies in force while vehicles are .in use during trio s and training penuds, provided the E.P.S. makes no payment to the owner for the use of nis vehicle over and above his actual expenses. Owners who desire war damage cover during periods when their 'vehicles are not in actual use for E.P.S. purposes must arrange it themselves.

The warmest spot in town on these cold Winter nights—the Wednesday night favourite—the Blaketown Hall dance. Warm up there this Wednesday. —Advt.

Now is the time, to buy fashion goods and buy them at White’s big sale. 5/- in the £ discount and only half usual coupons required. Watch the windows lor continuous bargains. White’s for wise-coupon spending.— Advt.

Morley's New Acaaemy full fashioned Botany Wool Gym. Hose, spliced knees, in black; sizes BAin. to lOin,, 8/11 pair.—C. Smith, Ltd.—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.

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