GENERAL NEWS PAPAROA RANGE COATED WITH SNOW

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1946, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS PAPAROA RANGE COATED WITH SNOW

The heaviest fall of snow of the year capped the Pararoa range this morning. This is about the second fall of any proportion to occur this _ year, and, through occasional breaks in the cloud which obscured the range for the greater part of this morning, snow could be clearly observed down to comparatively low levels. The fall did not bring about any sharp drop in temperatures at Greymouth, the reading at 9 o’clock this morning being 45 degrees. This is a normal temperature, though seven degrees below that received yesterday morning. Search for Doctors.

The services of doctors in Great Britain are being sought for duty with the New Zealand force in Japan. The Minister of Defence (Mr. Jones) said in Wellington yesterday that the Government was making endeavours to secure these medical officers, so as to provide a service for New Zealand personnel up to the standard desired.—(P.A.) Sawmill Worker Injured. Struck by a flying piece of wire which broke from a wire rope and flew about three chains through the air a sawmill worker, David Skelton, married, aged 38, of Gladstone, received abdominal injuries yesterday afternoon. The piece of wire, about the size of a darning needle, hit Skelton with considerable force. He was admitted to the Grey River Hospital last evening, and his condition to-day was reported to be serious.

Visitors to Christchurch. The interest taken in the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting by West Coast followers of the sport was evidenced by the number travelling to Christchurch yesterday. Thursday’s train was moderately patronised, but there was a large waiting list for last evening’s railcar, while the goods train leaving later in the evening took 112 passengers, slightly more than the number conveyed to Christchurch on the previous Friday for the meeting last Saturday.

Nest of Lampreys. A collection of 42 small lampreys, eel-like fish which prey on salmon, was brought to the surface in the scoop of a drag-line working at Flemington, near Ashburton. The dredge is believed to have uncovered a nest of young lampreys, which, after hatching, usually live in the mud and gravel as a “nursery” group for about four years. Lampreys were once esteemed as a table delicacy and popular histories credit King Henry I. with feasting royally and then dying from a surfeit of the fish. In more modern years thev have been relegated to the role of® pest. Their suckerlike mouths and sharp teeth are used to attach themselves to their prey, and they eventually devour fish, such as salmon, which may be many times their own size.

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

AU outgoing trains from Greymouth on Wednesday afternoon next have been delayed to suit patrons from the country districts desirous of 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 Nxbble window at White’s. Every garment a bargain. Get in while these specials last— White’s Fashion Corner — 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.

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