Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 March 1945, Page 4

Local and General

Last year, New Zealand’s allocation °f was 100,000 tons, said the Minister of Health (Mr. Nordmeyer) in an address at Hanmei Springs. Of this amount, said Mr. Nordmeyer, 92,000 tons were for immediate consumption, and the remainder for the reserve. Only 78,000 tons had actually been . received m New Zealand. Several complaints had beep received about sugar for breweries.. If tne. amount of sugar allocated to breweries were distributed to the public, it would amount to an increase of only gib for each person m a year. After showing three balls for the past two days, indicating that the bar was dangerous, the signal station on the south breakwater is now Aying two balls, requesting all shipping in the roadstead, in. this case the Kartigi co await high tide, which is 6.30 o clock this evening. The Kartigi, whose cargo of coal for Auckland has been in trucks on the wharf for some time awaiting her. berthing, is almost certain to get in this evening as the sea on the bar has abated to a considerable extent, but it is not so certain whether- the Karepo. which has been barbound since Tuesday, will be able to depart. If not she will probably sail to-morrow morning. The Kaimai is the only other vessel due this week, and she is expected to berth on Saturday ' night. • - ;

Jack Porter, aged 36 years, married, two children, of Smith Street, Greymouth, who is employed as a plasterer by T. H. Green, at Cobden, was admitted to the Greymouth Hospital at noon to-day, he having received a cut to the ring finger on his left hand. His condition this afternoon was reported to be satisfactory.

The Strongman State mine was idle yesterday following discussion at a stopwork meeting of an allegation by a carpenter that he was being victiniised in being sent to work at the Liverpool mine. Following discussions between the management and the union and a meeting of the union last evening, a settlement was reached and the mine resumed today.

The number of meh in the Wellington district who have been made available for miltary service by dismissal of appeals by the Armed Forces Appeal Board since January 1, 1945, is 595, according to the National Service Department. Of 262 appeals heard last week, 55 were dismissed, 34 were dismissed subject to short postponements, and 173 were adjourned sine die and for further review in three months.—P.A.

Following were the results of the elections held recently for the position of vice-president and for the Buller and Hokitika area committees of the Westland Timber Workers’ Union: —Vice-president, Mr B Becker (elected). b 64 votes; Mr C Elley 276 voles. Hokitika area committee: —Mr F. Rudkin (elected) 281, Mr D. Nichol (elected) 236, Messrs E. Barrow 165, J. Holmes 100, J. McQuilken 64, W. Lawrence 63. Buller area committee: —Mi’ F. Scott (elected) 175, Mr W. Lamberton (elected) 163, Mr C. Friend 128.

Opposition to a suggestion that Anzac Day should be regarded as sacred in the morning, leaving the afternoon for rejoicing, was expressed by delegates to a district conference of the R.S.A. at Wellington. The chairman, Mr. A. P.'Postlewaite, stated that it would be a delicate matter to interfere with the sacredness of Anzac Day, particularly in view of the feelings of next-of-kin of men killed in this war. It had also to be remembered that many country branches observed Ansae Day in the afternoon. Other members expressed disagreement with the suggestion, and the remit was withdrawn.

The time was not far distant when family allowances would be paid irrespective of the parents’ income, said the Minister of Health (Mr Nordmeyer), in an address at Hanmer Springs. He added that substantial increases were to be made in social security benefits. Legislation would be introduced at the next session of Parliament to empower the Government to acquire the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Nordmeyer advocated the acquisition by the State of all the coal mines in the country. He deplored the action of some of the coal miners in striking on slight and flimsy pretexts. They were seriously sabotaging the war effort of the Dominion by so doing.

Brunnei* Borough rates carry penalty after 4 p.m. to-morrow.-Advt.

One of the largest consignments of stock to be sent this year from Greymouth for freezing works and sale at Christchurch, is to be completed tomorrow, when 103 trucks will have gone forward. On Monday, 12 trucks of sheep and lambs went forward, and the heaviest consignment was on Tuesday when 36 trucks of sheep and lambs and 22 of cattle were dispatched. Seven of sheep and lambs and 2 of cattle were railed across yesterday, and this evening 18 of sheep and lambs and two of cattle will go forward. Four trucks_of sheep and lambs tomorrow win complete the consignment. Next week’s consignment will probably be small in view of the Easter holidays.

See Misses O’Brien, Joe, and 80l dero, Canterbury leading . wome' sprinters, compete at West Coas championships, Victoria Park, Satur day.—Advt.

A party of waterside workers, working the day and night shifts on an overseas ship which Avas recently berthed at Wellington, contributed £23/18/4 as a gift to buy special foods and other luxuries for a number of children aboard the ship. Many of the children had lost their fathers as a result of the war, and in other cases the fathers were prisoners of war in the hands of the Japanese. The idea originated when a Avatersider asked one of the little boys if he would like an apple. The lad replied, “Oh, yes, please!” and promptly divided it into small pieces and shared it with his companions. The money was handed to a committee of Avomen aboard to spend in the interests of the children.

The annual meeting of the Greymouth Orphans Club was held last evening, Bro. J. C. H. McDonald presiding over an attendance of 20 members. The following officers were elected: Guardian, Bro. T. Blackie; president, Bro. E. Smith; past-presi-dent, Bro. J. C. H. McDonald; vicepresidents, Bros. J. H. North, T. Learmont, A. R. Curtis, H. Prescott, G. Oldham, H. G. Stiles, A. Agnew; director of ceremonies, Bro. G. G. M. Mitchell; secretary-treasurer, Bro. H. Rollinson; committee, Bros. A. Warnes, H. J. MacDonald, A. R. Curtis, R. Ferris, H. G. Stiles; chief steward, Bro. R. Olsen; assistant steward, Bro. J. H. North; programme committee, Bros. W. Ford, H. Kelley, W. Payne, A. AgneAv; auditor, Bro. F. Congreve; official accompanist, Bro. J. Paterson. Thqee neAv members were elected.

Sweets at the Town Hall Fair, tomorrow. Toffee apples galore. Be there early.—Advt.

On Saturday, girl guides, boy , scouts, and members of the Junior ■ Red Cross Society will undertake a Dominion-wide collection of buttons under the auspices of the New Zealand Council of Organisations for Relief Services Overseas (CORSO), which requires buttons to complete the reconditioning of surplus Army clothing for shipment, through UNRRA to the needy in liberated European countries. The co-operation of housewives in this effort is sought, and contributors are asked to leave buttons at their front doors on Saturday morning. As the buttons will be sewn on by machines, it is essential that they should all have four holes. This work has been under-

taken by certain manufacturers, women’s organisations will make any alterations or repairs, and the clothing will be dyed, where necessary. The buttons required are 1,000,000 of 11-16 inch (men’s trouser type) and 500,000 of 15-16 inch (men’s flat overcoat type). , Brunner Sports, Easter Monday. Nominations.for chopping events, with fees, close with the Secretaries, Brunnerton on Saturday. Running events on Monday 26th, Late entries not accepted.—Advt. Brunner Borough rates carry " penalty after 4 p.m. to-morrow.— Advt. • See B. Atkinson, Canterbury 440 ■'■ards champion, in action, Victoria Park, Saturday.—Advt. To. Reefton residents: Mr Stanley Austin is your local agent for W. W. Buchanan, Florist, Greymouth Wreaths and all floral work at shortest notice.—Advt. Eminently desirable are the Autumn Fashions now . showing at White’s Corner, Your Fashion Centre. —Advt.