GENERAL NEWS Another Casualty From Franz Joseph Fire

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 July 1947, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS Another Casualty From Franz Joseph Fire

■ The list of seriously injured in last Saturday’s fire at the Franz Joseph Hotel was increased yesterday when another Greymouth woman was admitted to hospital, as the result of injuries suffered in escaping from the blazing building. Miss Doreen Walsh, of Kilgour road, Greymouth, was admitted'to the Grey Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from a fracture of the spine, received when she jumped from the second story of the hotel annexe. Her condition, today, was reported to be satisfactory. Honorary Vice-President < In recognition for work during the Greymouth Aero Club’s recess, Mrs E. M. Good has been elected as hon. vice-president of the Club.

Slips Near Opotiki Slips at the Opotiki end of the Waioeka gorge last night held up the Gisborne-bound mail lorries. Passengers by the service today faced the prospect of transferring to cars at either side of the larger slip, two of which occurred. Conditions at the top end of the east coast were normal today.—(P.A.)

Injured At Football While taking part in an inter-firms’ soccer match at the Greymouth Recreation Ground this morning, Leslie Gray, aged 21 years, single, of Grey - mouth, received a fracture of a. leg. Gray, who was playing for Griffen and Smith’s team against the staff of Duncan McLean Ltd, was admitted to the Grey hospital.

Address to Engineers An interesting paper, illustrated with lantern slides, was read to a meeting of the West Coast branch of the Professional Engineers’ Association at Greymouth last evening by Mr B. D. Forbes, 8.E., of _ Greymouth. Mr Forbes dealt with the construction and work of hydraulic models, with particular reference to the model of the Greymouth harbour. There was a full attendance of members of the association and several visiting engineers were also present. Mr Forbes was accorded a vote of thanks. Buller Coal Production

There was a reduction in the output of coal from Buller mines for the month of June compared with the previous month, but the total of 43,416 tons 8 cwt was well up to the average monthly figures.. Actually Stockton’s State mines’ output of 16,659 tons 1 cwt was well below that for May when 19,774 tons 18 cwt was handled. There was very little difference in the tonnage from Westport Coal Company mines compared with recent months, but coal from othei fields including Greymouth, amounted to 17,181 tons llcwt, more than 1000 tons less than in May. This, however, was well above the average monthly figure. Of the total amount 35,800 tons 15cwt was shipped to the North Island, compared with 40,35.. tons 18cwt in May.

Inferior Ropes Blamed Poor quality ropes were blamed by the New Plymouth Harbourmaster (Captain O. F. Mclntyre) for the recent mishap at the port when thiee overseas ships broke their mooring lines during a storm. Captain Mclntyre told a meeting of the Harboui Board that he had never before known four or five new y°P es to break within half an hour. The at present available,. he said, were imported from Ceylon. The manufacturers were supplying the bes quality ropes they could, but they were not equal to those fr° m Calcutta. The board decided to apply for a licence to import ropes from India, and if it was not granted to .send a remit to the annual conference of the Harbour Boards’ Association o. New Zealand asking that an be made to have licences issued lor the importation of ropes from India.

Pensioners’ Settlement , More than 100 persons have applied foi-accommodation at the Pensioners settlement at Burnham Mihtay Camp, which will be controlled by th Health Department. About 190 will be able to live in the converted bulldogs, and some of them will be drawn from the waiting list ot nearly 200 fm the Christchurch City Council s pensioners’ cottages. The City M C ° u "“ cil’s public relations officer (Mi 1. H. Langford) said yesterday that it was hoped the buildings would soon be handed over formally to the Health Department by the Army Department, and that a start could be made with providing the necessary equipment. There was already accommodation lor 24 single men, and suggestions had been made that they could go out to Burnham before the other pensioners and their families and assist in putting the place in order.

Nine O’clock Silence Although the war had ended, the opinion of the Dominion executive of the New Zealand Returned Services’ Association was that now more than ever before the principle governing the 9 p.m. silent prayer required stimulation and encouragement, said a statement issued yesterday by the association. One minute of one day devoted to earnest prayer for universal tolerance and understanding was considered of vital importance. Members of Parliament,, both Government and Opposition, had supported a proposal that the 9 p.m. period of silent prayer should be observed on Sundays only—“as a tribute to those who had died.” It was felt that that night would carry the most significance. Branches were urged to maintain observance of the minute’s silent prayer at 9 p.m. at all functions, and the association invited ether organisations to follow its example.— (FA.)

Greymouth takes pride m five courses —one at Omoto, one at the Park and three at the Mawhera Tea Rooms.—Advt.

Ladies’ Pure Silk English Hose. Extra fine quality; lisle tops and feet. Shades of “Holiday” and “Sunsan.” Sizes 81 to 10; special price, 23s 9d pair. C. Smith’s. —Advt.