Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 November 1943, Page 4

Local and General

The Deputy-Prime Ministei- (Mr. Nash) said, in reply to a question, that a survey of New Zealand’s manpower was being made and that the Government would fully examine the figures and facts within the next week or two.—P.A.

Since November 9, when 50 points were recorded at Greymouth, the Grey district had not experienced any more than two or three points of rain, but the dry spell was broken this morning, when light rain commenced. This afternoon the barometer had fallen below this morning’s level, but it was described as “a good glass.” Prior to November 9 there were a couple of falls of rain this month totalling nearly two inches, but generally the weather has been exceptionally dry, and a water shortage was developing in country districts.

The railway road service between Greymouth and Hokitika, which had been suspended for some time as an economy measure in respect to petrol and tyres, was resumed yesterday m response to representations to the Railways Department. Goods traffic totalling 18,046 tons passed through the Otira Tunnel from the West Coast to Canterbury during the week ended on Saturday. This figure compares with 17,038 tons m I the same week of last year and 17,601 tons in the corresponding period of 1941.

New street “names” put in an appearance on a telegraph post m Marlborough Street, just off Ida Street, yesterday. One end of Marlboiougn Street, which is not tar-sealed, was dubbed “Dusty Lane” and an arrow pointed tq “Pot Hole Alley” in the opposite direction.

An inquiry into the Hyde railway smash on June 4 was opened to-day, at Wellington, Mr. Justice Frazer presiding. The Court accepted most of the evidence taken in the Supreme Court trial of the engine driver. Departmental officers gave evidence concerning the PWP° sed ne w regulations regarding the conduct of em ployees as to intemperance and widei powers of suspension. P.A.

The heavy demands of coastal shinning at Greymouth towards the end of last week, cleaned out the bins at the various mines, and Y es during the week-end and to-day were awaiting cargo. One ship was diverted to Westport, and another, which entered port last evening, wiL not start loading till 6 o clock Jm evening. The departure of another vessel for the North Island is delayed pending the supply of coal

The Selection Committee appointed by the various Counci s o„ the New Zealand Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, that the Lincoln College Old Boys Association Scholarship fpr 1944 has been awarded to James M. Ciawm.a, Invercargill. The Committee is also recommending Allan Raymond Rankin, Dunedin and Patrick Hugh McGloin, Springbank (Canterbury) foi special scholarships tenable foi one year at Lincoln.

The jewellery shop of Messrs Tennent, Ltd., in Mawhera Quay, Greymouth, was entered early yesterday morning, and goods to ne value of about £l6O were stolen. Entrance was gained through Uifront door, the plate glass of which was smashed to permit the intruders to climb through the door, an extra lock on the door having resisted attempts to open it. Included in the stolen goods were general jewellery stock, fountain pens, and handbags. This was the fifth occasion that the shop has been burgled since 1911, the last time being about three years ago.

Sawmills throughout the Vest Coast worked as usual to-day tollowing a meeting, on Saturday. As a result of a communication received from Wellington in connection with butter supplies the resolution of the annual meeting did not take effect. A report from the National Secretary on the subject of butter rationing was received at a meeting of the State Miners’ Union, yesterday morning. The Coal Council’s report on the problem of the coal dust in the Liverpool State mine was also received, and it was resolved that negotiations on the matter be continued.

A three-year-old Hokitika boy who, accustomed to travelling by himself from Hokitika to Rimu to see his grandmother, caught the wrong bus and found himself in Greymouth caused a diversion yesterday. The youngster, who originally left his home to go to the swimming baths with two other boys, entered the bus with two adults, the driver being under the impression that he was in their company. When the bus reached Greymouth he told the driver he wanted to go to Rimu. Telephonic communication was established with his parents, who at that stage had not missed him, and he travelled back to Hokitika by bus later in the day.

The result of vandalism, apparently by boys, annihilation faces the seagull colony on the slopes of Mt. Davey. When a party of 30 members of the West Coast Alpine Club climbed the mountain during the week-end they inspected the nesting place, and instead of the normally large number of chicks to be found at this time of the year discovered, about only half-a-dozen young birds' and a similar number of eggs. In their place was a trail of broken shells and traces of young birds down the slope of the mountain for about two miles from the nesting ground, and there was also evidence that someone else with a pea-rifle had taken toll of the older birds. Seagulls are protected by legislation and heavy penalties may be imposed for their destruction.

Khaki Shirts in heavy twill material. Sizes S.M., M. and O.S. 15/6 at C. Smith’s.—Advt.

Good quality Suede finish Fabric Gloves, English make. Shades, navy, black, chamois and white. Sizes 6 to 7A, 8/6 pr. at C. Smith’s-—Advt. Your hat! It’s right if it’s from White’s big collection of Models in fine fur felts and fancy straws; the collection includes all the snappiest shapes and all the newest and attractive trimmings—in all shades.— White’s Corner, Youi’ Fashion Centre.—Advt.

Many Greymouth women know these facts! How about you? That it’s cheaper and better to send washing to the Westland Laundry. Clothes are washed cleaner under the most sanitary and sterile conditions —we actually use seven separate waters. Our modern washing and ironing machines cannot damage clothes. But what of the cost? Try our No. 2 Thrifty Service, which covers 181 b of flat work, washed and ironed perfectly for only 5/-. This comprises 8 sheets, 9 pillowslips, 9 towels, 6 tea towels and 3 tablecloths—a total of 35 articles or the eqiuvalent. This represents the average household’s flat wash for a fortnight—so the cost really works out at 2/6 per week. Add up what it costs you for soap, blue, firing and electricity and the depreciation on your own health, and you’ll find ours is a real Thrift Service.—Westland Laundry, Ltd., ’Phone 136. Depot: 27 Albert Street. —Advt.