LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 September 1944, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Polling day for the Awarua byelection has been fixed for Saturday, October 28. Nominations of candidates will close on October 11, and the supplementary .roll will close on September 29.—P .A.

Two directions to employment at the Hokitika Mental Hospital have been issued by the District Manpower Officer at Greymouth, and m dach instance an appeal has been lodged. These will be heard, with others appeals, by the Christchurch Manpower Appeal Committee.

The first substantial consignment of South Westland whitebait left Greymouth for Christchurch by the perishable goods train last evening. Representing about a ton and a half, it was contained in 58 boxes. Whitebait were not running as freely as yesterday in Greymouth this morning.

“In order that producers may be encouraged to hold pigs to obtain additional weight, and in view of the special circumstances now operating, it has been decided that the nresent schedule for pigmeats shall continue until further notice,” the Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Roberts) announced yesterday. “The position will be reviewed towards the end of October. —P.A.

The Postmaster-General (Mr. Webb) yesterday reminded persons wishing to communicate with prisoners of war and civilian internees m Japanese hands of the limitation of 25 words placed cn communications f<K such addressees. The Minister said that this limitation applied to communications sent by means of the light-weight air lettercard, as well as to those sent by surface means.—P.A.

The vicar of Cambridge. Canon C. W. Chandler, received a cabled reply from the publishers of Dr. Mainwaring’s “Man and His World” yesterday in. reply to his query if any controversy was raging in England, and aiso whether the book was being used extensively in schools. The.reply to Canon Chandler said: “ ‘Man and His World’ selling well here. Have no knowledge any controversy England or , elsewhere. —George Phillip. — P.A.

One of the most picturesque spots in Greymouth during the Spring is a grove adjacent to Heaphy Street, where the flowing shrubs present a refreshing sight. Unfortunately, this area appears to attract the special attention of vandals each season. Late yesterday afternoon a party of older boys were disturbed by passers-by while clambering among the young trees, wrenching off branches of blossom. Similar damage was caused on an extensive scale last year.

We have on display at Trumans Ltd. a new line of Floral Silk Frocks, bright and new for Summer wear. Sizes O.S. 54/6; X.O.S. 59/9.—Advt.

In spite of the recent wet weather, coastal shipping at Greymouth is keeping abreast of the coal production of Grey district mines. Both the Gabriella and Poolta have been loading slowly, and the Kaimiro, which should have loaded here at the weekend, has been diverted to Westpot and will be replaced by another vessel next week. Due to a heavy swell, the Holmlea, to load for Picton, was held in the roadstead overnight and has cargo to discharge before commencing'loading coal.

Listen to 3ZR, 7 o’clock to-night. Show your appreciation of the boys, overseas, and ring your promise to invest in the Victory Loan. —Advt.

The net cost of operating military defaulters’ detention camps in the Dominion, including administration expenses, and maintenance of inmates for the year ended March 31 last was £58,072, according to the annual report .of the National Service Department presented to Parliament. The cost, of the camps for the year was £133,246, but the renort says that allowance must be made for the considerable quantity of work performed by defaulter labour for other Government Departments from which no cash recovery had yet been made. Children’s silk and cotton Vests, round neck and sleeveless. Sizes 3 to 10. From 2/3 to 3/11. C. Smith Ltd. — Advt.

A practical demonstration carried out at a Nelson fish shop proved that a pound of whitebait is not equivalent to an imperial pint (says the “Mail.”) The demonstration showed that an imperial pint measure held lib. Ijozs of whitebait, and conversely, that a pound was about ljozs short of the weight of a pint. The whitebait used for "the weighing and measuring test was well drained and could be described as “dry.” A pint of “wet” whitebait would probably weight half an oz or even more than when well drained.

Telephone No. 337 to-night at seven o’clock and have your promise to invest in the Victory Loan broadcast over 3ZR to-night.—Advt.

The report of the National Service Department records that despite some 255,000 persons being subject, to control measures applying to essential industries and undertakings and that some 90,000 persons had been placed under direction, only 796 prosecutions had been instituted up to March 31 last. Dealing with industrial absenteeism, the report shows that the number of complaints received by man-power officers to March 31 last was 26,579, of which 25,774 had been dealt with by manpower officers. In 16,092 cases a warning had been given to the worker concerned and in 3696 cases a fine had been imposed. In 5986 cases the alleged offence had not been substantiated.

Listen to 3ZR, seven o’clock tonight. It should be of interest to You.—Advi.

A meeting of the Lady Galway Guild was held at the residence of Mrs Dennehy. A motion of condolence was passed with the relations of the late Mrs Thomas, and Mrs Batey, of Dobson. A letter was received from Miss Hambleton, tendering her resignation owing to ill-health. This was received with regret. Miss Hambleton was a valuable secretary since the inception oi the Guild. Mrs H. Chalk was elected secretary. A letter was received from the executive of the New Zealand Lady Galway Guild, offering its services to the Government to provide clothing for the Polish children, ages three to 20 years, who will arrive in New Zealand. It was decided to offer assistance, additional to the ordinary work of the Guild. It was decided to hold a jumble sale in October. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Martin (president of the Brunner Guild), who has left the district, and also to the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts for their help with the clothes drive. The Guild is grateful to Mrs W. R. Kettle for the loan of the previous rooms free of charge for the last four years, and a letter of thanks was sent to her.

Trumans Ltd. now present for your approval an outstanding range, of Floral Silk Frocks made in very attractive styles. Sizes S.S.W. and S.W. 51/9; Ws. 54/6.—Advt.