LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 12080, 20 October 1933, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

Acceptances for all events for the first day of the’ Poverty Bay Turf Club’s .spring meeting close with the secretary, Mr D. R. DoCosta, at eight o’clock this evening.

Patients in Cook Hospital on September 1 totalled IGS, during the month 146 were admitted, 142 wer.e discharged, seven died and 105 remained in the institution on September 30. No patientis were admitted to Tolaga Bay Hospital during last month.

Facilities for the clearing of ragwort by “over the fence” relief labor (.full time work with board subsidies of 30s for married and 10s for single men) are again offered by the Minister for Employment according .to advice received at yes terday’iS meeting of the Cook Coun- 1 ty Council. —After a brief discus ision, it was decided to ask the Minister to give the same facilities for clearing variegated thistle and blackberry as for clearing ragwort.

“Ail insepetion of the Cook Hospital orchard was carried out by the Government, insepetor, Mr P. C. Everett”, reported the managing secretary, M r C. A. Harries, to yesterday’s meeting of the board. “Mr Everett expressed himself as pleased with the condition, of trees, and made recommendations for several unprofitable apricot trees to be removed. In consultation with the gardener I would recommend that his suggestions be carried out” —The report wajs adopted l .

Some interesting facts in reference to hydrogenation of bituminous coal were revealed at the Worlds Petroleum Conference recently held in London. In this operation the coal is ground to powder and then mixed with heavy oil. The resultant coal-oil paste is then pumped with hydrogen into chambers at a pressure of approximately 35001b5. per sq. in., the vessels being maintained at a high temperature. Under this treatment the coal decomposes, chemical reaction takes place* nn c ] a mixture of hydrocarbon oils is produced. This, i n brief, is the process that the Imperial Chemical Inclu'striqs Ltd., subsidised by the British Government, now intends to develop on a commercial basis. Under the “I.C-I.” hydrogenation process it is anticipated that 70 tons of petrol will he obtained from every 100 tons of coal treated, but a far greater total consumption of coal is involved—half as much again being needed for heating; purposes, etc. It appears that hydrogenated petrol requires little refining and the process gives complete control over the volatility and knock rating. In addition to petrol y fuel-oil, kerosene and aviation spirit have all been produced under the 1.C.1. process, but lubricating oils have not yet been obtained- Research, however, points towards the likelihood of this being achieved. —Extract from Dunlop Perdriau Bulletin.

A London cable message states that General Sir Alexander Godley, vee 11known in Neve Zealand, has retired from the Army.-—4?. A. The German Government has approved plans for the 1936 Olympic Stadium, which will hold 1(50,000. Work will begin immediately, the Government providing the finance. —F.A.

The Morning Post Understands that, under the new' British Unemployment Insurance "Sill, the scheme will be strengthened by the inclusion of a million new workers, among them ‘‘Black Coats” earning up to £o6o a year.—P.A.

The imports into France for the nine months came to £172,000,00u, and the exports to £107,417,280 giving an unfavorable trade balance of £65,442,720. It is feared that the year’s deficit will reach £80,000,000. —P.A.

Owing to a break-down on the other side of Wairoa, the mail truck was over hours late in .reaching Gisborne yesterday morning. Actually the truck arrived bore at 7.20 instead of the scheduled 5 o’clock. The Coast connection was missed for the first occasion for a very long time. The New Zealand Dairy Producers Free Marketing Association has decided to postpone the Dominion conference of representatives of the Dairy Industry, from Nevember 2 to November 21, states a Wellington message. This has been done at the request of certain factories which reported that the original date gave insufficient time for them to arrange delegates to attend the conference. — P.A. *

There was a large gathering at (the fortnightly meeting of the Optimists’ Club held in Le Grand Cate. Mr P. Bnslinell delivered a most interesting nddress on “The Evolution of Books and Binding”, tracing this from primitive times down to the present day. On the motion of Mr Don Wilson, the speaker wais accorded a vote of thanks by acclamation.

“The planting of trees and me preparation of the rockery on. the road approach has now been completed under the supervision of Mr IT. Kenway and presents a very pleasing appearance as an approach to the grounds”, reported the managing secretary, Mr C. A. Harries, to yesterday’s meeting of the Cook Hospital Board —A motion of thanks to Mr Kenway was passed by the board.

Gisborne exhibitors enjoyed a fair measure of success at the Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Show r . In the Hereford cattle section, Mr F. E. Humphreys, of Ngatapa, was the only competitor, in the female classes, and he secured the red ticket in each, ns well as in the effiss for the bull calved since July 1, 1930. He also secured the champion award for the group of a bull and three females. In the class for the yearing bull, in which there were four entries, his entry secured second award, Mr W. B. White’s being first. In the cattle judging competition, second place was secured by Mrs Humphreys, Mrs White, of Takapau, being first.

The Gisborne Psychology Club Bad a variation in its usual fortnightly programme on Tuesday evening, when members met at Le Grand Cafe in social mood. An overture was contributed by Mr and Mrs -Moore and Mrs Winter; tap dancing by Misses Paltridge; pianoforte solo by Miss M. Scoit; ballet dance by Miss Joan Izod; song by Mrs Collett; violin solo by’ Mrs Moore; mandolin solo by Miss Havers, and a recitation by Mr Moore. Mrs Winter then led the company in community singing. After supper many of those present indulged in dancing, Messrs Lowe kindly placing the lloor at their disposal tor this purpose.

News has been received in Gisborne that Miss E. M. Sutherland ha= returned to Auckland from England after a most successful trip. The Peace delegates voted £20,(K)0 to produce her picture, “The Peacemaker”, and she hopes that other pictures will be accepted in the new year. Miss Sutherland’s success is the result of several years’ study and original research. Her trip to England was a courageous venture for she had been told that her work would no t bo accepted as it (was many years in advance of it.s time. Miss Sutherland is ia former resident of Gisborne, having been then a member of the local Lodge of the Theosophical Society. That the movement for ensuring more publicity for Gisborne, so f ar as tourists are concerned, -lias, even in its initial stages, borne fruit, is seen by a letter received yesterday by the organiser, Mr. E. W. I 4 orrest. The writer, Mr. D. Cuthbert, of Symons street, Onehunga, stated that he had seen the report of the publicity campaign meeting, and intended visiting Gisborne by motor-car in January. “Please oblige by forwarding to me publicity particulars when published,’’ he concluded. At present, however, little publicity matter is available, but it is hoped to remedy this defect within a very shorf, space of time, and to see that the advantages of Gisborne as a holiday .resort shall be known all over the 'North Island. j. Gifts for Cook Hospital are acknowledged from the following: Mrs Ormerod, Mrs W. Johnston,. Mrs Allen, Mr Holmes, Mr. A. Mitchell, Church of England Men’s Club an<3 anonymous and illustrated papers) ■ Mrs H. B : . Williams (lemons).' Thanks are also expressed to Mr O. Edwards and party who gave a most enjoyable concert in Ward! 2 on October 6. Gifts for. the Memorial Home are acknowledged from Mr Moor dale (tin boiled sweets), Mi|ss Barker (Daily Mirrors, etc.), Mr® W. A. Evans (Dairy Exporter, etc.), and anonymous (N.Z. Heralds and National Message) etc. Sister Pritchard, Mabawai district nurse, acknowledges donations from Hie following: Mrs JWalsh, Motuhora (children’s clothes, periodicals, carrots - and parsnips), Mrs Egan (Lawisonia tree s for the nurses’ Cottage) and Mrs E. - McLoughlin, Hakauroa (12 yards calico and 12 yards material for. making up). :

Bengal It the mortal from _street t P€ei site on the r,ve.*tmn- >3 carried str** out yesterday. options the /transported in three ’ ' block> granite column, t chain and the. base. An endless hoist was employed to lift tion on to a motor lorry. • a,,, Reserve A new W— “ „ „ ank Bank Bill states «* • note not piesented _ . . ,u e /within forty yeans of its IE6U ® _ case of a bank note issued by «« Reserve Bank or in the case other hank note within forty 5 after assumption by the escr Bank of liability for it shall be deemed not To be in circulation and its value .shall be paid by ® serve Bank into the credit of the Consolidated Fund. In the event ot the Governor or Deputy-Governor or both being prevented from carrying out their duties, the 8.1 l provides that an officer of the bank or, on other member of the hank niay 0 appointed to act as governor or no time being.—P.A. Operations at the Cook Hospital dairy farm during last month produced an .excess of £2l 3s 3d of receipts over payments. Tlio receipts were derived from, "the following sources: Supplies to institutions, £54 16s 8d; supply of 12 porkers to hospital, £ls 11s 4d, sale of butterfat, £lO 15s 4d, and sale of tfa ree hides, £1 9s 6d, a total of £B2 2s lOd. The payments amounted to £6l 9s 7d.

The Governor-General held an investiture at Government House yesterday at which after presenting the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration to Colonel the Honorable John. Ranken Reed. C.8.E., His Excellency conferred the honour of Knighthood upon Colonel Sir Stephen Shepherd Allen, C.M.G., D-S-0., V.D; investing him with the insignia °f Knight Commander of the Order °f tho British Empire, and presented to Sir William Perry, Sir Joseph Benjamin George Smith, C.1.E., and Sir Hugh Thomas Dyke Aclajtd, C.M.8., C.B.E , F.R..C.5., Royal Letters Patent conferring upon them the degree, title and dignity of Knight Bachelor. His Excellency also presented the insignia of Companion of the Order or St. Michael and St. George to Messrs James Marohbanks. ,T. S. Barton, and T. Lindsay Bniek; and the badge of Companion of the Imperial Service Order to Mr. Tbeopbilus Benjamin Strong. 31. A.. B.Sc. The investiture was followed hy a reception at which a large number of guests were presented to Their Excellencies. —P A.