GENERAL NEWS MORE IMPORTS OF VACUUM CLEANERS

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 September 1946, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS MORE IMPORTS OF VACUUM CLEANERS

“import licences for vacuum cleaners in 1947 have been increased by | half as much again,” said the Minister of Finance, Mr. Nash, in Wellington, to-day. “An unofficial estimate is that this extra allocation will increase the number of cleaners which may be im-' ported next year from approximately 20,000 to 30,000. The position at present was. that licences for of vacuum cleaners from the United Kingdom during 1947 were being granted on the same basis as for 1946, which was to the extent of the value of imports of similar goods from all sources in 1938. The question of arranging for further imports with a view to meeting immediate requirements had been under consideration and it had been decided to grant additional licences for such imports from the United Kingdom in 1947 to the extent of 50 per cent, of the licence granted for 1946.— (P.A.)

Election Campaign. , .. The Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser) m a statement at Wellington last evening confirmed that the official opening, of the Labour Party’s election campaign will take place in the Aucxlam Town Hall on October 15. —(P.A.)

Co-operative Miner Injured. A coal miner employed at Siuait and Party’s co-operative coal mine at Twelve Mile, Lyall Stewart, married, of Blakctown, broke his arm while at work yesterday. He was struck by a runaway truck. His injury was treated at the Grey pilal.

Remand on Theft Charge. In the Police Court at Greymouth to-day, Edgar Lawrence Gigg, of no fixed abode, was charged before Mi. F. H. Denton, J.P., with the theft at Reefton, on September 17, of a pair of slippers and. a shirt, of a total value of £2/10/-, the PWeity ol John Willis Dixon. On the application of Detective-Sergeant c> n - Davis, the accused was remanded m custody until September 23.

Post Office Destroyed by Fire The office at Parakao • miles from Whangarei, was totally destroyed by fire early this A small wooden structure the po t office provided for about 9 distnel telephone subscribers. All the echange apparatus, as well c usual post office equipment, was de stroyed. A temporary exchange was opened in the Parakao hall at 9 o’clock this morning. —(P.A.)

Whitebait Canning. Ne'v plant installed at the Biuce Bay whitebait canning factory oi. South Westland Fisheries Ltd., a Creymouth firm, will enable it to double its output this season, if sufficient fish is offering, but owing to the lateness of the season, operations have not yet commenced. The factorv was changed to electric operation last season, power being generated by a diesel engine, but the steam boiler has been retained for the operation of the new double exhauster (sterilising equipment). New accommodation has been provided (or the workers at the factory, which is situated on the highway at Bruce Bay. Most of the output of the factory, which is about to commence its third season, is disposed of on the Australian market.

Road Signs at Otira Gorge. The authority by which road signs have been placed at both entrances to the Otira Gorge was questioned at a meeting of the council of the Canterbury Automobile Association at Christchurch last evening. The association agreed to express to the Main.- Highways Board its surprise at not being consulted about their erection and to state that it would appreciate being taken more fully into the board’s confidence. The notice stated: “The route between .Arthur’s Pass and Otira is a steep, mountain road, suitable for highpowered cars only. Drivers of light cars are warned that they will have difficulty in traversing the route.” Several members suggested that the wording of the sign was an overstatement, and that in any case it was a confession that the road had been allowed to get out of order.

Mr Hyde has "Slept Well” Mr W. Julius Hyde, a civil engineer who was suspended from the State Hydro-Electric Department’s service nearly two months ago following an incident where an R.S.A. badge was thrown from the public gallery of the House of Representatives, has decided .to resume his employment there. When MrHyde was suspended soon after the incident, on departmental authority, the Prime Minister, Mr Fraser, suggested that the suspension. should be lifted. Mr Hyde did not, however, return to his department. In a statement recently Mr Hyde said he called on the general manager, Mr F. T. M. Kissel, to ascertain, if his previous position would be available, should he resume work. He- was advised that his return to duty was still awaited. He said that seven weeks’ refusal to return now enabled him to resume work free from any feeling that there had been intervention on his behalf. He had -lost his pay during his absence, but had “slept well.”

The Merchant Navy ask you all to call at “Herb. Moore’s” to-morrow, where there will be on sale a large variety of plants and flowers. Please help the Merchant Navy.—Advt.

Sporting tip! Don’t miss the Dobson Combined Sports Ball at Stillwater, Saturday night.—Advt.

Large donation of shrubs, plants and flowers from Nairn’s, Christchurch, will be on sale at Herb Moore’s to-morrow (Friday). Shop early ail’d help Merchant Navy.— Advt.

Mr. N. Stouppe, of Barry & Stouppe may be consulted for sight testing tomorrow at his rooms with Mr. Gordon Oldham, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

A wonderful galaxy -of blooms at the St. Patrick’s Horticultural Society’s Spring Show, Columba Hall, To-morrow (Friday).—Advt. Reverible Wool Floor Rugs, in ■shades of Putty, Fawn, Rose, Rust. Nine ft. 39/-, 12-Jft 53/11, 18ft 77/3. C. Smith.—Advt.

Taped Pillowcases, good quality, and full size, 20” x 30”. Now selling at 15/11 a half dozen. C. Smiths. — Advt.