GENERAL NEWS GREYMOUTH MAIL DELIVERIES EXTENDED

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 May 1946, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS GREYMOUTH MAIL DELIVERIES EXTENDED

Residents in the Karoro, Omoto road and North Beach (Cobden) areas will shortly be provided with mail delivered daily t othe doors of their homes. A decision to this effect has made by the Post and Telegraph Department. The residents of these localities, which are on the I outskirts of the town, have at present to call at the Karoro, Cobden, and Greymouth post offices to collect their mail. The Post Office delivery staff has not been increased, but the rounds of the men engaged on delivering mails have been extended. The new service will commence on Monday, June 10. Wives of Ex-servicemen

A recommendation that all wives of ex-servicemen be eligible to vote at the general elections, no matter how long they have been resident in New Zealand, was adopted at the annual conference of the N.Z.R.S.A., last night.—(P.A.).

Frost at Greymouth. The southern residential area of Greymouth experienced its first frost of the winter this morning, lawns and gardens being coated with white. The air temperature at both 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock was 39 degrees, equal to the lowest temperature at that hour recorded so far this winter.

Greece and Crete A recommendation was made by the annual conference of the N.Z. R.S.A. in Wellington last night that representations be made to the New Zealand Government urging that the Imperial Government recognise the campaigns in Greece and Crete by the issue of medals for that phase of the Middle East campaigns.—(P.A.)

Naval Prize Money The N.Z.-R.S.A. Conference in Wellington last night decided to recommend that naval prize money should be distributed equally without regard to rank. The resolution was carried after it was explained that it was understood that New Zealand s share would be paid in a lump sum for distribution by the New ‘ Zealand Government. —(P.A.)

Adequate Defence Essential. The N.Z.R.S.A. conference at Wellington yesterday advocated adequate defence measures for the Dominion and carried a resolution recommending the Government to provide a compulsory scheme for physical and military training, based on the requirements of the three services. The resolution was carried without discussion after previous reference to the need tor adequate defence at all times.— (P.A.)

Pay Increases. A new award for bricklayeis has recently been announced. It provides for a five-day, 40-hour week, with a minimum rate of pay for journeymen of 3/3 per hour, plus bonuses. The wages part of the award is retrospective to December, 1945 and all other conditions to May 17, 1946. An increase has also been granted to all senior male grocers’ assistants who have been awarded 1/10 a week extra pay retrospective to April 1, 1945. infant Education.

A display of modern infant room work at the Greymouth Main School vesterday afternoon attracted over 100 parents. The 180 children in the tour classes in charge of the infant mistress, Mrs. R. A. Henderson, were seen at their usual work in English, number work and rhythm. Vocal and percussion band items were given by the children. Parents who were present expressed pleasure at the demonstration and interest in the modern methods of teaching infants. Afternoon tea was served to the visitors.

Voracious Shags. “Sportsmen might be surprised to learn that the stomach contents of 2883 shags shot and examined contained 15,803 trout from fingerlings up to 31b,” said Mr. T. R. Boyes, chairman of the fish committee of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, at the annual meeting of the society. “Investigators watched a shag tackle a large trout in a deep pond and eventually drag it out on to the stones,” he said. “The shag was then shot, and on examination it was found that it had gouged out the eyes of the trout and then landed him. The trout weighed 911 b.” Stock for Canterbury

The consignments of cattle and sheep sent forward this week from the West Coast to Canterbury freezing works and saleyards were slightly heavier than last week’s, a total of 53 trucks being despatched. An unusual feature of this week’s consignment was that the number of trucks of cattle was far in excess of that of sheep—37 compared with 16. Five trucks of sheep and 13 of cattle went forward on Monday, eight and 12 on Tuesday, which was the busiest day, and two and six yesterday. One truck of sheep and six of cattle are to be railed to-day. Return to Normal

“They ask for one packet only now, or two at the most, and indicate that they want cork-tipped or plain as the case may be,” stated a Greymouth tobacconist this morning when he was asked whether he had noticed a change in the attitude of customers since cigarette supplies had increased. “Smokers are quickly returning to pre-war customs and quite a number will take only their favourite brand.” He added, however, that the “take what you can get” policy adopted during the warshortage years, had not entirely been dropped, and many smokers just asked for, a packet of cigarettes without expressing a preference. The fact that supplies could be easily obtained was being reflected in the turnover, added the tobacconist, pointing out that the demand did not now appear to be nearly so great. The Versatile Cow.

In considering the effect of farm conditions on milk flavours and composition, it is important to bear in mind that the cow always does her best to maintain her milk as near to normal as possible, stated Dr. I. L. Campbell, of the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute, in an address at Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North, recently. If a cow is starved, she draws on her body reserves to keep up milk quality, and if she is given feed which taints milk she gradually eliminates those taints. The Jersey cow in England and in the United States produces milk very similar to that of the Jersey cow in New Zealand, despite very great differences in climate, soil type, feeding, housing and general management. Such also is the case with the Ayrshire and Friesian cow. Conditions may, however, get beyond the cow’s ability to stabilise the quality of her milk, ; with the result that changes in milk properties may affect the manufacturing properties.