Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 August 1942, Page 4

Local and General

Following were the successful candidates, in order of merit, in the recent Red Cross elementary hygiene and sanitation examination: Mrs. N. Grant, Miss J. Dawber, Miss 1. Cumming, Mrs. V. G. Hutton.

Estimates of receipts and expenditure for 1942-43, adopted at the monthly meeting of the Greymouth Harbour Board, last evening, orovide for a reduction of £894/5/9 on the actual receipts for 1941-42 and a reduction in the overdraft from £ll9O/5/- at April 1, 1942, to £897/5/- at March 31, 1943. In a memorandum, the Secretary, Mr. W. B. Gilbert, said wharfages, royalties, ships’ dues, hire, plant, goldfields revenue, etc., are reduced by £l6Ol/4/6, whilst increases totalling £706/18/9 among the remaining items leave a net reduction of. £894/5/9. Summarised, the position is: Overdraft, 1/4/1942, £ll9O/5/-; estimated expenditure, 1942/43, £23.696/10/-; total £24,886/15/-. Less estimated receipts, £23.989/10/-; estimated overdraft 31/3/1943, £897/5/-. The fixed deposits of £2OOO are treated as a reserve and are not included in the above.

The rail-car from Christchurch, which is due to arrive in Greymouth at 6.40 a.m., did not arrive until 7.6 a.m. to-day, the delay being caused by traffic congestion on the Canterbury side.

The 1941-42 motor-vehicle number plates, which for the first time are intended to render service for at least two years, are in many cases deteriorating rapidly through corrosion by rain or salt water, necessitating replacement. In Greymouth the Post Office has been issuing two or three new sets daily.

The following West Coast men have left for a mobilisation camp:—W. A. Hill, Greymouth; •J. W. McTaggart, Rapahoe; R. Tindale, Greymouth; G. G. Tibbles, Ikarhatua; W. B. Morgan, Otira; N. M. Reader, Hokitika: F. AButcher, Nelson Creek; R. E. Smith, Hokitika; J. W. Ruston, Greymouth; A. H. Cawley, Greymouth; T. B. Bryan, Otira; W. H. Shivas, Hokitika.

“The survey of potato stocks throughout the Dominion has revealed that the supply is wholly inadequate to meet the demands of the armed forces and the civil population during the next three months, and accordingly drastic measures to curtail consumption are necessary.” Making this announcement, the Minister of Supply (Mr. Sullivan) said that the present position had developed partly as a result of the comparative failure of North Island crops in the early part of the year.—P.A.

The Governor-General has received the following message from the Private Secretary to the King:—“The King has appointed Thursday. September 3, to be a national day of prayer and dedication in the United Kingdom.” The Governor-General hopes this day may also be observed as a national day of prayer in New Zealand, xmd with this in view His Excellency is inviting the co-opera-tion of Churches throughout the Dominion.—P.A.

The completion of the North Breakwater is in sight, according to information supplied to last night’s meeting of the Greymouth Harbour Board by the Engineer (Mr. D. S. Kennedy). He reported that this month work will be put in hand for the construction of the last few concrete blocks required. On July 30 an 80-ton block was tipped on the outer edge of the mole, landing in a good position. No movement had taken place on the breakwater in spite of the severe storm conditions.

Rugby and basketball teams from the Greymouth Technical High and Hokitika District High Schools left this morning, for Christchurch; Ine Greymouth teams will play matches with teams from the Papanui Technical High School to-morrow, and the Hokitika teams will play ’ against teams from the Rangiora High School. All will return on Saturday. The Greymouth party was in charge of Miss M. Ray and Mr F. A. Wicks. Miss A. Duff and Mr C. T. Brooking were in charge of the Hokitika team.

There is no indication yet as to when the restriction on the supply to dealers of screened and unscreened coal from the Strongman and Liverpool Mines will be lifted. Originally the restriction, when it came into force a little over three weeks ago, was expected to last six weeks. It was stated to-day that dealers are receiving only James Mine coal and that the Railways Department, essential industries, and medical institutions are being supplied with Strongman and Liverpool coals.

The extended period for reception of waste at the depot of the Greymouth Waste Paper Salvage Committee is witnessing an even better response than in the initial 10 days. At the end of last week 36 bales had been despatched for pulping, and today about 40 more were ready for consignment and a large quantity still remained to be packed. Friday is the last day on which the Town Hall depot will be open and it is hoped to have the work there completed by that evening.

Owing to the shortage of sausage casings we are selling a new line of sausages. Try them. The usual sausages and saveloys are still on sale.— The Mawhera Meat Co. —Advt.

Simulating as far as possible actual black-out conditions, a unit of the Lines of Communication Company, in conjunction with the Law and Order Section of the E.P.S., conducted a practice last night. During the passage of a “convoy” traffic was restricted in certain streets and black-out regulations were rigidly enforced so far as motorists and cyclists were concerned. The route lay to Paroa and return, and no lights—not even cigarettes—were permitted. Mr. P. J. McEnaney, Section Leader of the Lines of Communication Company, to-day expressed satisfaction with the manmanouvre, which he said, was conducted according to schedule throughout and reflected a high degree of efficiency.

Can Canterbury wrest the Northern Union Cup from West Coast? See the challenge match at Wingham Park on Sunday.—Advt.

With the obiect of supplementing the official accounts of big battles and minor engagements, a competition which was open to all ranks of the Second N.Z.E.F. closed on June 30, for the best eye-witness accounts of Middle East actions in which New Zealanders were engaged. The articles submitted will be filed in the . official archives for use when the official history of the Second N.Z.E.F. is being written. The judges—LieutenantColonel F. Waite (New Zealand Patriotic Fund), the editor of the “Second N.Z.E.F. Times,” and an officer appointed by Headquarters, Second N.Z.E.F., are now dealing witr. the large number of entries received Three £5 prizes for officers and three similar prizes for other ranks were offered by the National Patriotic Fund Board.—P.A.

Thrilling League! See Ces Mountford, J. Burns, Billy Mann and company against Ray Brown, Ces Davidson 'and other Canterbury stars in the Northern Union Cup match at Wingham Park on Sunday.—Advt.

The Presbytery of Westland met in Greymouth on Tuesday, the Moderator (Rev. A. D. Horwell) presiding. Mr. Horwell was granted a further three months’ leave of absence to enable him to continue his chaplaincy work. A motion of sympathy in the passing of Dr. John Dickie, principal of Knox College, was passed, and reference was made to his distinguished academic record and service to the Church. It was reported that the Presbytery had exceeded its quota for missions, £487 having been obtained. Messrs A. G. Davidson and R. Dayis presented reports from the home mission stations at Granity and Denniston. The work accomplished was commended. The clerk reported that the proposed basis of union between Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational Churches had been approved by the Presbytery.

Whitebait netting in three widths, 72in at 5/9 per yard, 80in at 6/9 per yard. 90in double mesh at 7/- per yard. No coupons required, C. Smith Ltd.—Advt.

Town and country ladies make a. rush to White’s Big Clean-Up Sale of Fashion Goods. In many cases | to -| price and less. Half usual Coupons. No Coupons for Millinery. You will lose if you do not call at White’s Fashion Corner early,—Advt.