GENERAL NEWS EX-SERVICEMEN IN SMALL BUSINESSES

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 July 1946, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS EX-SERVICEMEN IN SMALL BUSINESSES

Many returned servicemen who had gone into small businesses with rehabilitation aid were likely to run into difficulties in the future, said the Minister of Rehabilitation- (Mr. Skinner), speaking at a conference of former servicemen’s organisations now being held at Wellington. Mr. Skinner said that 90 per cent, of returned men rehabilitated in small businesses in .the United States had failed, and while nothing like that proportion would fail in New Zealand some would have a difficult time. These men had entered business at an abnormal time, and., said the Minister, .“we will have to see that they get their share of custom somehow —that is, as long as they are giving good service.”—(P.A.)

Miner Injured. While working in the Jubilee coal mine, Ten Mile, yesterday afternoon, a miner, Victor Lynan, aged 24, married, of Dunollie, received head and neck injuries when he was struck by timber.' After receiving attention from Dr. I. Leitch, he was conveyed by ambulance to the Grey Hospital. His' condition this afternoon was reported to be satisfactory.

Severe Injuries Severe injuries were received by Neil Gardney, aged 20, as the result of the explosion of a demolition charge at Moera yesterday. His foot was jammed- between some concrete blocks when he was endeavouring to get away after lightng a fuse to demolish air raid shelters at the school there. He was taken to the Hutt Hospital with two fingers severed on one hand and a multiple fracture of the jaw. His condition to-day was reported to be satisfactory.—(P.A.)

Surgeon for Japan. Major Donald McGavin, F.R.C.S., a son of Sir Donald McGavin (Wellington) is to be surgical specialist to the New Zealand occupation force in Japan. This announcement was made by the Minister of Defence, Mr. Jones in Christchurch to-day. Mr. Jones said that Major McGavin had been surgical specialist at Leicester Hospital in England. He had offered his services to the New Zealand Government and the Council of the British Medical Association had agreed to his being released from the Leicester hospital. —(P.A.)

“Still Hoping.” “Still hoping” was the reply ol the Director-General of Medical Services, Major-General Sir Fred Bowerbank, when asked before sailing from Wellington yesterday in the Chitral what the position was regarding medical officers volunteering for service with J Force. Sir Fred Bowerbank added that he was much concerned over the relief of the medical officers at present serving in Japan, and he hoped the relief would be as soon as possible. Sir Fied Bowerbank is visiting Japan to investigate the health ol New Zealand personnel generally. He expects to be away for about six weeks. (F.A.j

The Air Force Association Mr L. G. W. Lilly, Dominion president of the Air Force Association, announced in Wellington to-day tha’ through circumstances over which his association had no control the association was not participating in the combined ex-servicemen’s conference at present being held in Wellington, although it had originally intended that it should do so. Mr Lilly said that recent reports had indicated that the association was participating but, while it was unquestionable that unity among ex-servicemen’s organisations was very necessary, the association was not committed to support any of the recommendations of the present conference, unless such recommendations had been made known to and approved by ad branches. —(P.A.)

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, August 4th at Paroa, 8 a.m , and at Moana, 10 a.m.—Advt.

“Hokitika Fire Brigade Ball,” Friday, August 2, R.S.A. Hall, Hokitika. “West Coast Waltzing Championship for Tennent Cup and miniatures. Championship commences at 10.45 p.m. sharp.—Advt.

Ladies, there is a Fashion Nibble window at White’s. Every garment a bargain. Get in while these specials last. White’s Fashion Corner. — Advt.

Men’s Pyjama Trousers, made ol heavy quality suede finish flannelette. Assorted patterns. Men’s size, 10/6, O.S. 11/6.—C. Smith’s—Advt.

Men’s Sports Coats. The finest selection in town. All shades . and sizes, ranging from 72/3. —C. Smith’s. —Advt. _■