GENERAL NEWS COUNCIL TO REPLACE GAS LIGHTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 August 1946, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS COUNCIL TO REPLACE GAS LIGHTING

Although the popularity of gas for heating purposes is increasing, its use for lighting is now uncommon in Greymouth and gas lights are shortly to disappear from one of their last strongholds. The Greymouth Borough Council last evening accepted the tender of A. Lemin for the installation of electric light in the borough chambers and offices. Mr. Lemin's tender, of £l2l/15/-, was the only one received. Service in Japan. '/■'

An amendment to the Expeditionary Forces Emergency Regulations gazetted last night fixes the term of enlistment for service in the. New Zealand section of the British Occupation Force in Japan at 18 months. The amendment also confers on the officer commanding the New Zealand J Force certain powers of suspension and remission of sentences on troops under his command.—(P.A.) Whitebait Season Opens.

The whitebait season officially opened at Greymouth yesterday, but no fishing is likely to be done until better weather is experienced. Some shoals were noticed in district rivers about six weeks ago, but heavy rain leading to floods has given a setback to what appeared likely to be an early season. Heavy seas off the port of Greymouth would prevent whitebait from entering the Grey river today.

Post Office Hours The arrangement whereby additional hours are being worked by the Post Office staff on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings appeared to be appreciated by the public, said the Chief Postmaster, Mr F. Mairs, this morning. He said that business was fairly steady in the money-order department on Friday evenings and at the main counter on Saturday mornings. The increased hours of attendance had not materially affected the amount of business transacted and the work was merely in the nature of an additional service to the public.

Ragwort Control. The amount of the Government grant which should be sought to enable a start to be made early next season on the eradication of ragwort on the West Coast, was considered at the first meeting of the newlyformed Grey County Ragwort Committee yesterday afternoon. After a discussion, it was decided to approach the National Employment Division to ascertain the number of men who would be available for em ployment on the eradication opei ations. When this had been done an application for a grant would be made, as the estimated expenditure could be based only on the number of men likely to be employed.

Ex-Servicemen Protest. Expressing indignation at not having been invited to send representatives to the meeting which was called by the National Patriotic Fund Board, a joint meeting of the exRoyal Naval Men’s Association, the War Widows’ Association and the Second N.Z.E.F. Association, held m Wellington, unanimously passed the following resolution: ‘’This meeting has noted with astonishment and indignation the published proposal for the new constitution of the Patriotic Fund Board and the Canteen Fund Board. As the representatives of niqre than 250,009 ex-servicemen ' and women and their dependents, this joint executive meeting can only regard its total exclusion from both deliberations of the authorities and the proposed structure of the funds administration as a complete betrayal of the men and women of the fighting services of this war. The resoluion is to be placed befoie the Government. — (P.A.)

“Our Miss Gibbs” will startle the natives when the curtain goes up at the Regent Theatre, on Monday, August 12 for a season of one full week, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. It is a delightful musical comedy presentation by the Greymouth Operatic Society, and the proceeds are to go to the Benevolent Fund of the Greymouth RrSIA. — Advt.

Intending patrons for the sparkling musical comedy, “Our Miss Gibbs, are warned that when bookings open at the Regent Theatre on Monday next from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily, there will on no account be any telephone reservations permitted. This will apply throughout the season. Book your seats early. Honorary financial members are invited to assist the society with their presence on opening night Monday, August 12, if possible.—Advt.

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

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

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