Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 May 1945, Page 4

Local and General

Advice has been received by Messrs Joyce and Taylor, Greymouth, for Messrs C. McLeod and G. L. Johnston from the Commissioner of Crown Lands that their application for a lime quarrying license at the Cobden quarry has been refused by the Land Boaid.

Three State coal mines, Liverpool, Wallsend and Blackball, in the Grey district are working to-day, a back Saturday. Dobson does not work back Saturdays, and Strongman miners, after a meeting this .morning, returned home because of heating in the mine.

The shooting season opened to-day m the Grey District Acclimatisation Society s district, and the rain experienced this morning made conditions favourable for shooters. Numerous parties went out in the Grey district to be ready for shooting at the first light of dawn. The Grey Society issued oyer 230 licenses this season, as compared with the previous record of 187 established last year.

When a cabled announcement of the lifting of war-time controls in Britain and America was referred to him yesterday, the ActingPrime Minister (Mr. Nash) said that the subject of controls in New Zealand had been receiving consideration for some time. Mr. Nash added that those controls exclusively associated with the war were being very carefully examined, to see which were required to be continued, and which could be repealed. It might be some time before all the war-time controls could be lifted, but the matter was under consideration. —P.A.

The Governor-General (Sir Cyril Newall) has received from the King the following reply to a message sent by his Excellency on the occasion of V.E. Day: “I sincerely thank you for the message which you have sent me on behalf of the Dominion of New Zealand. Our greatest victory over Germany, in which the men of the Dominion have played such a valiant part, brings near the day when we may give thanks together for the final defeat of Japan. The Queen and I pray that our day of rejoicing may not be long delayed.” Signed, George, R.I.—P.A.

A report from Auckland states that with less than one week’s supply of coal on hand the Railways Department is facing a serious position. Stocks have been less than normal requirements for some time, but recently the level to which they have fallen has caused great concern. With a view to redeeming the position, the Mines Department yesterday instructed the coal mining companies to divert the day’s output, including the normal domestic and industrial supply, to the railways. It was not expected that the instructions would be of a continuing nature.—P.A.

A shop conducted by the Red Cross Society in Mackay Street, Greymouth, yesterday, realised £32.

“It is much cheaper to drink champagne off a train than beer on a train,” said Mr . H. Luxford, S.M., at Auckland, when imposing a fine of 10/- and costs on an airman who admitted drinking beer on a train. After hearing other similar cases, Mr Luxford said that he was disturbed by the amount of drinking that was being carried on in trains. Because of the petrol restrictions, and because horse-floats have been able to cover only a small proportion, of their mileage in pre-war days, it has been decided to reduce heavy traffic fees paid by their owners by 50 per cent. An amendment to the Heavy Motor Vehicle Emergency Regulations giving effect to this decision was gazetted last evening.— P.A.

The Acting Postma'ster-General (Mr. Jones) announced to-day that arrangements have been made with Cable and Wireless Limited for a special standard text available for one month reading “Congratulations on marching with Eighth Army to a glorious victory,” for use in 2/6 cablegrams to members of the 2nd N.Z.E.F. in the Middle East and The United Kingdom., The Minister said that the text may be used forthwith.

Four of the major prizes in the “I Feel Lucky” art union went to the Auckland district. Results: —First prize, £2000: 189495 Ehoa, Broadwood, Hokianga. Second prize,. £500: 35498 “Do I,” Takapuna, Auckland Third prize, £250: 117940 “Lucky Day,” 26 Nottingham Street. Auckland. Fourth prize, £ 150: 154256 “Do You,” Epsom, Auckland. Filth prize, £100: 184713 “Lucky Week,” 3A Woodlaw, Chistchurch butt.

In addition to Wednesdays, it has now been decided to open the Greymouth Nursery Play Centre, at the Wesley Hall, on Friday afternoon of every week, to enable mothers tc take advantage of the service when shopping. This new service will be commenced in a fortnight’s time. At a recent meeting of the Centre, the supervisor, Mrs Lowes, reported that □ tendances during the past. month had been satisfactory despite the unfavourable weather.

Following the dispatch of the Kartigi, last evening, the Kaimiro is now loading coal at Greymouth Originally scheduled to load lor Gisborne, the Kamiro is now taking coal tor Wellington, as she would have had io wait until Monday before supplies of the coal required foi\ Napier and Gisborne became available. This delay would not have been y/arranted, in view of the coal position in the North Island at present. fo replace the Kaimiro, the Poolta will arrive on Monday, and will load foi Gisborne.

“It was with a feeling of profound iov and gratitude that the Danes ol New Zealand heard of the opening of the first Parliament in liberated Denmark by King Christian, ’ says the New Zealand Anglo-Danish Society in a letter to the Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Nash). The Society expressed to the Government of New Zealand ‘ the sincere thanks and grateful appreciation of all Danes in the Dominion of the magnificent part played by the New Zealand Expeditionary Force is assisting to bring about so complete a defeat of the common enemy of the freedom-lov-ing peoples of the world. “Our people in Denmark and the Danes in New Zealand will keep in the forefront of their thoughts as they enjoy the peace which has been won,” says the letter, “the wonderful part played by New Zealand in securing its achievement. We ask you to accept our assurance of the continued loyalty to the Government and affection to the peoples of New Zealand.” —P.A.

Mothers —make use of the Children’s Holiday Centre week from May 14—18th by encouraging your youngsters to attend. Healthy recreation for children 3 to 13 years in the Wesley Hall, commencing each morning at 9.3o.—Advt.

Westport’s decorations for V.E Day are reported to have suffered, similarly to those at Greymouth from the depredations of vandals. Yesterday two seamen, Sydney Smith, of the Kaimai, and Melvern Webster, of the Wingatui, were arrested at 2 a.m., and later fined £4 10/- each for stealing six flags valued at £lB, the property of the Public Works Department. They were apprehended following the removal of flags from the Public Works Department office, and in the act of taking flags from the premises of J. W. Fair. Greymouth shopkeepers are describing bitterly the actions of a certain element in stealing the flags decorating the exterior of their premises, and one retailer whose beflagged verandah was yesterday bordered only by a length of cord with one triangular piece of flag hanging at one end, stated this morning that when actual V.E. Day was declared he would think twice about decorating his shop other than inside the window. It is known that other business men have expressed similar intentions.

Children’s Wincey Nights, with Peter Pan collar and long sleeves. In cream and pink. Sizes 27in to 33in. Priced at 8/11. C. Smith, Ltd.—2.

Fashions from White’s are always right. Now showing a splendid display of Suits, Fur Coats and Tweed Coats. White’s Corner, Your Fashion Centre.—Advt.

Ladies’ Housecoats in all wool velours. Buttoned to hem, with revers and tie belt. Colours, Scarlet, Saxe, Rust, Green and Rose. Sizes S.W. and W. Froth 82/6. C. Smith, Ltd.—l.