NEWS OF THE DAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22315, 28 April 1947, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Car Conversion

A 23-year-old labourer, James Mahaki Brown, was charged with the conversion of a motor car valued at £2OO, the property of C. McGrannachan, in the Gisborne Magistrate’s Court on Saturday before Mr. A. M. Robertson,- J.P. Detectjve-Sergeant R. H. Warterson, in applying for a remand until April 30, stated that the car was converted on Thursday, but there were other charges pending against Brown. The remand was granted. East Coast Anzac Services The attendance at the Anzac iDay memorial service in Te Araroa : was larger than for many years. Mr. R. T. Kohere had charge of the service; while the Anzac address was given by Major Prowse, of the Salvation Army; The accompaniment for the hymns was provided by the Salvation Army Maori Brass Band, which also rendered several selections before the service. Major Prowse was in charge of the service in Hicks Bay, when most of the residents of the district were present. At the close of the Hicks Bay service, lunch was provided for members of thfe R.S.A. and their friends. Inferior Glass “The same cars are to be seen on the road year after. year—it is to -be. wondered how their owners obtain warrants of fitness," commented Dr W. D. Fitzgerald at a meeting of the council of the Hawke’s Bay Automobile Association in drawing attention to the inferior glass that was used in the manufacture of wind . screens and rear windows over a certain period. Dr Fitzgerald said closed cars were a danger as frequently the drivers ran into trouble through having an obscured vision of the road. Mr J. E. Peach, president, replied that he thought the authorities were closing their eves to the position as it was still difficult to obtain triplex glass. Aero Club Progress With splendid weather conditions prevailing during the week-end, the Gisborne Aero Club's Tiger Moth aircraft was kept busy on Saturday and yesterday. The flying time totalled 14 hours. Satisfaction has been expressed by the honorary instructor, Mr, L R. Renolds, at the progress made by the ab initio pupils of the club. During the week-end, five of these new pupils, some of whom had never flown three months ago, successfully completed their first solo flight, after between six and eight hours’ dual instruction. Since club flying commenced three monthsj ago, 150 hours have been logged by the? Tiger Moth aircraft, and eight ab initio pupils have been sent solo. In addition. * 15 ex-air force pilots have been checked by the instructor, before being allowed to fly solo. i