GENERAL NEWS AUTHORITY FOR GREY POWER BOARD

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 August 1946, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS AUTHORITY FOR GREY POWER BOARD

Authority for the purchase by the Grey Electric Power Board of the electric works of the Reefton Electric Light and Power Company is given by" an Order-in-Council in last evening’s Gazette. Another Order.-in-Council authorises the board to use ■water from the Inangahua river for i generating electricity and to coni struct, maintain, and use electric works in the county of Inangahua. The present plant is rated at 98 kilowatts.—(P.A.)

Butter Rationing Criticised. The Wellington Watersiders’ Union at its monthly stop-work meeting this morning decided to ask the Government to abolish butter rationing immediately. Members consider that it is not aiding Britain and is detrimental to the health of New Zealand children. —(P.A.) Coal from America.

“The Pamir is on her way to New Zealand with 4000 tons of coal ordered by the Mines Department,” said the Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser), in response to an inquiry in Wellington last evening. He said that in view of the coal situation consideration was being given to further importations.

Pockets in Boys’ Trousers. During a discussion on deportment by the Nelson College Council of Governors it was indicated that the principal, Mr. H. V. Searle, was anxious to have side pockets of boys’ trousers eliminated in the interests of deportment. The chairman, Mr. C. R. Fell, said that inquiries showed that manufacturers could not make an alteration z yet, so nothing could be done in the meantime.

Runanga Drainage. Critical comment on the type or drainage used at many dwellings in Runanga was made by the State Advances Department property supervisor, Mr. R. G. Drummond, at a sitting of the Westland Land Sales Committee at Greymouth this morning. He stated that in one house he had inspected, the waste water pipes ran through the floor and emptied into wooden drains under the house. These flowed into an open drain at the side of the house, and by this method emptied into an adjacent creek. “I cannot see how this can comply with the Health Department’s regulations,” he declared, adding that this system was widely used in the township. “Well, they are getting away with it,” commented the chairman, Mr. M. Wallace. “So far,” agreed the witness, who added that such a position would not be tolerated in Greymouth.

Record Rainfall.

The rainfall recorded at Whangarei during July was the heaviest since records commenced in 1910. The total rainfall for the month was 20.10 inches and 15.01 inches fell within a four-day period, from July 3 to July *6. The Director of Meteorological Services states that with the exception of the Gisborne district the whole of the Auckland province received excess rain in July. Rainfall was a little below normal in Taranaki and the Manawatu, while the rernaindei ol Wellington province and Hawke’s Bay had deficiencies of about 50 per cent. Falls in the South Island were above average in western districts, but weie rather lighter than usual elsewhere. As regards temperatures, it was the mildest July over the country as a whole since 1917.

M J. Fogarty aud Co., . sharebrokers, are receiving applications for shares in Dunlop New Zealand Rubber Company— Advt.

All outgoing trains from Greymouth on Wednesday afternoon next have been delayed to suit patrons from the country districts desirous ol attending the musical comedy ’Our Miss Gibbs,” and trains will now leave Greymouth at the following delayed times: Reefton 5.15 p.m.; Otira 5 p.m.; Rewanui 5.13 p.m. (normal departure time); Hokitika line 5.8 p.m.—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.