Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 July 1945, Page 4

Local and General

Snow fell around Inangahua Landing early this morning and smaller falls were also observed in the Buller Gorge about 7 a.m. However, sunshine later in the day soon melted the fall and little signs remained by 10 o’clock. This is the first time this year that snow has been reported on the West Coast, apart from the mountains and foothills.

After being bar-bound in Okurti harbour for two weeks because of lack of water on the bai* the Gael was able to leave the port yesterday morning. She was due at Hokitika to-day to load timber and other cargo for Wellington.

The Liverpool State coal mine, which was idle yesterday because of a dispute over the employment of a bins supervisor, resumed this morning. A satisfactory arrangement was reached at discussions, between representatives of the union and the management.

The West Coast Farmers’ Union recently made a request that, a telephone be installed • at the residence of the Stock Inspector at Greymouth so that his services and advice would be available to farmers at any time. Advice has been received from the Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Roberts) that it is impracticable to grant the request. At a short meeting, the whole proceedings occupying less than 30 minutes, the Wairoa Harbour Board decided to go out of existence. A resor lution was carried that the board’s solicitor be instructed to prepare the necessary legislation to carry into effect the dissolution of the board. It is considered that the board will not cease to function until October, 1946. —P.A.

“After attending the conference in Wellington, I am satisfied that the farmers are fed up and in fighting mood,” said Mr. M. M. Fleming at a meeting of the North Canterbury District, New Zealand Farmers’ Union, yesterday. “The farmer is left high and dry.” continued Mr. Fleming. “He has left'his protest five years too late. The Government has built a wall which it is taking away, and the farmer- is going to fall.”

A special meeting of the Greymouth Branch of the Plunket Society was held yesterday to discuss representation at the Provincial Conference to be held in Rangiora on August 21. It was decided to nominate Mrs. J. O’Brien for election to the Dominion Council. Mesdames F. A. Kitchingham, E. Parfitt, M. W. Olson and Shankland will represent the Greymouth Branch at the Conference and if possible the President (Mrs. F. M. Dennehy) will also attend.

The golden anniversary of the New Zealand Railway Officers’ Institute will be celebrated by the Greymouth branch on Saturday night, and the Dominion President, Mr. M. J. Forde, together with Mrs. Forde, will arrive to attend the jubilee. All railway districts throughout the Dominion will hold a function in honour of the occasion within the next month or so. and Mr. and Mrs. Forde will travel to Westport on Monday to attend the celebrations there.

“It will be my endeavour to do all I possibly can in the interests of the Order during the time I am able to occupy this high office of Knight Coinmander,” said the GovernorGeneral (Sir C. Newall) addressing the annual meeting of of the Commandery Chapter in New Zealand of the Venerable Order of St. John, in Wellington, yesterday. “It is just over a month since I was asked to assume the office,” continued His Excellency, “but it will not be for very long that I can occupy it. This is the first time I have had the privilege of speaking as Knight Commander, and I regret to say it will be the last. .1 am due to leave the Dominion early next year, before the next meeting of the Commandery Chapter.”—P.A.

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Westland Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union at Greymouth last evening:— President, Mr R. G. Ferguson (reelected); vice-president, Mr T. McGuinness; executive, Miss Minchin, Mrs Pearn, Miss Pickering, Miss Edwards, Mr W. Foster, and Mr F. Cutbush; delegate to Westland Trades Council, Mr McGuinness; delegate to Westland L.R.C., the President and Secretary; auditor, Mr T. J. Higgins (re-elected). Mr McGuinness was nominated as a representative of employees’ associations on the Technical School Board. A presentation was made to the president in appreciation of . his services over the past two years. It was decided to donate £1 1/- to the St. John Ambulance.

With four race meetings to be held in Christchurch next month, the Railways Department faces a busy time arranging for week-end passengers, most of whom will make the Friday night railcar their choice of mode of travel. The National carnival will open next Saturday, and this was indicated this morning at Greymouth when in five minutes all seats on next Thursday’s railcar were reserved and a standing list commenced. Bookings for the express opened this morning but have not been rushed so far. Bookings for Friday’s railcar will open, and no doubt close shortly after, a: 9 o’clock to-morrow, and the Railway Booking Office announced, this afternoon, that there would be about ten seats available for reservation from Greymouth.

Act quickly! While stocks are available. Come in and see the bargains. Buy now. These values are unbeatable' anywhere.—Robert Anderson, Ltd., Mackay Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

Snow falling as they disembarked at Lyttelton and again as they came off the Railway platform at Christchurch did not depress the spirits of 139 repatriated Army and Air Force prisoners of war and long service personnel who arrived in the interisland steamer this morning. With the party travelled nine English ana Canadian girls who will make their future homes in New Zealand, for they are married to or engaged to New Zealand airmen. Welcome was dispensed with as the party hurried off the steamer in a heavy fall of snow, but there was a brief ceremony on the station at Christchurch. The men for the south and the West Coast were given breakfast at the station, and left later by the expresses. The draft comprised 74 prisoners of war from the 2nd N.Z.E.F. and 55 Air Force long service personnel, and nine repatriated Air Force prisoners. Fifty-two of the men were for Christchurch or North Canterbury, with 14 for the West Coast and 72 for points south oi Christchurch.—P.A.

Mr. N. Stouppe, of Barry and Stouppe. Opticians, may be consulted on all defects of sight to-morrow (Friday). His rooms are care of Mr. D. Mcßrearty.—Advt.

Business is booming! And no wonder with all the bargains offering at our “Time to Quit” Sale. See for yourself.—Robert Anderson, Ltd., Mackay Street, Greymouth.—Advt. Hurry along! There’s a bargain for you. Whatever your “want” youll find it here. “Time to Quit” Sale now in full swing.—Robert Anderson, Ltd., Mackay St., Greymouth.—Advt.

A Coat at your own price. Whatever you wish to nay there’s a Coat to suit you here, Time to Quit prices from 79/6.—Robert Anderson, Ltd. Mackay St., Greymouth.—Advt.

Garden lovers and general public are to be given monthly lectures by noted horticulturists. The success of this innovation will mainly depend on the measure of support given by the public. The first lecture will be delivered by Dr. McKay in the Grey Main School on Thursday at 7.45 p.m.—Advt.

Infants’ Gowns in cream winceyette. Plunket style, with dainty lace edging round neck and sleeves. Price 7/- each. C,. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.