General News

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 March 1949, Page 4

General News

Mails For, Britain Surface mails for the United Kingdom, Eire and Europe, except the Balkan States and Italy, will close at the Chief-Post Office. Greymouth, at noon tomorrow and at noon on Saturday, March 19. - '

Acclimatisation Society The proposed new rules of the Grey District Acclimatisation Society were approved at a special meeting of members of the society last night, when Mr E. Logie presided ever an attendance of 20. The rules, which have been completely revised, have now to be submitted to the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr Parry) for his approval before they can become operative. Aero Club Instructors

An indication that the West Coast United Aero Club is contemplating increasing its staff was given at a recent meeting of delegates, at which Mr D. F. Gemmill, of Westport,- presided. The pilot-instructor, Mr E. Dalcom, was authorised to interview Mr D. Coppersmith, whom, it was stated, was willing to accept the position of assistant instructor. It was decided that the club should apply for a taxi licence to carry passengers to and from any part of Westland and Buller, also for charter passenger work outside the club’s territory. April 16 and 17 were confirmed as the dates for the air pageant at Westport.

Former Opponent as Chairman The political opponent of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr S. G. Holland) at the 1946 General Election Mr A. G. Williams, who then stood for Labour in the Fendalton electorate, was chairman for an address by Mr Holland at a Junior Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Christchurch, yesterday. The choice of Mr Williams as chairman in these circumstances caused many comments by speakers at the luncheon, including Mr Holland himself. Mr Williams joked- about the changed positions and said: ‘The reason why I will, not be standing against Mr Holland this year is that I told the people in Gloucester street some of the things he has been telling you today.” Little Reward For Thrift

“New Zealanders, and that includes you and me, are notoriously good spenders. The urge to save has been seriously reduced because of the poor rewards that come from saving,” said the Leader of the Opposition (Mr S. G. Holland), addressing the Christchurch Junior Chamber of Commerce yesterday. One simple illustration would show how little reward did come from thrift, Mr Holland said. A thrifty man and his wife accumulated £lO,OOO from the sale of a farm which they had carved from the scrub and made a producr live unit. The farm was taken over by the Government, and they were willing sellers. Their £lO,OOO represented yeai’s of hard work, of selfdenial, and it was a tidy sum for. a couple to save after bringing up and educating a family. Yet that £lO,OOO invested in Government bonds at 3 per cent, brought the husband and wife a slightly smaller income, once taxes wore paid, than could be received by a couple who had saved nothing and drew social security as well as the extra £1 a week allowed to be earned.

Nominations for all axemen’s events at St Patrick's Sports, on March 19, will close tomorrow (Saturday) with the secretary, P.O. Box 81, Phone 866.—Advt.

Westport Competitions Society, 1949 Musical Festival, May 16 to 20. Syllabus and entry forms now available at Robt. Francis Ltd, Mackay street. —Advt.

The best sports meeting on the West Coast, St Patrick’s Sports, Saturday, March 19, Victoria Park. Coma and see all the crack axemen, cyclists and athletes, the Coast can produce, in action.—Advt.

Gores have just opened up a lovely selection of English Tea Sets. Prices from £4 19s. These are worth seeing.—Gores, Mackay street. Greymouth.—Advt.