The Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Grey River Argus, 17 September 1918, Page 2

The Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Dehyei-ctT avcr> .morui-ner in Greymniith. Hokit-ka, Dobsoii, W.-illsei/d Taylorv.'lft, Crouaduu, Ngahero, BlaskTwll, Nfilsou Ci^eok, Biuimer, Te KintrLa, JCotovwiiu x'oerun, Irchlwiiuie, Patarn, ■ Kurn, Kuiniuta, Kbtuku, Mniiii:i, Amtiktt, Buu^jga. Duuollie, Cobden, Baxter a, Kokiri, AJUaiua, IkaStillwater. Waiutu. ida.l lUvf'w TUESDAY,' SEPTEMBER 17, 191 S. COAL-MINING BOOM AT REEFTON.. 10 those familiar with the past history of lleeitpu and the surrounding district, but not familiar with tue latent resources of that- locality, the association of a coal-mining boom with the chief, .quartz-mining centre of the South Island, will appear strange. Heefiton, as the name signifies, has been so long famous for its gold-reefs, that the fact of its also being the centre of a fine coal-field has hitherto escaped outside notice. In the past the lack of facilities - for introducing the coal to the larger markets of New Zealand was the primary cause of the neglect to exploit the coal-resources of the Reefton district. That the coal was of very high grade quality for household purposes has been known for. many years past on the West Coast though the market here for it was limited on account of the proximity or big coal-fields to Greymouth and Westport. During the lest few years i the attention of people on the other side of the Range has been drawn to the potentialities of the Reefton district as a future source of supply for the demand for a first-class household coal in Christchurch . and the East Coast towns.- N o doubt the fact that the Otir a Tunnel was soon to be a reality, with the consequent linking up of Reefton by railway with Christchurch and other towns on the East Coast railway system, has been responsible for the recent rush for coal areas in the Inangahim Valley. For some time past there has been a oonsiderablft increase in -the export of coal from Rcpfton. notwithstanding the heavy freight charges, and it. is pretty certain that -by. the time there i R n through railway §prviro to Chn'stohurcb thf* sr>'fmd;VJ nuniit'es of Heffton con] for lioitsplkiVl nurnpoos wni Imvp been WPH.julvert'".*"*. On t*<«» "+lior s'ulo nf fliH Soyi+hern A\ n *. A fnctor fhn+. has r<?ren+lv tenrJp^ + o n++ontion 0" onto ar«^o on+ci'rlp +lip tvqM_ Vnown niininor fipl<ls hns bpen . +"H« Rbovtnffp of Tioi^"*" 1 ' 1 f-oai iT)^<roror ppnfrac; Rppf^nn r-Ofli OT>(^ +Yip 'n<'li<-"* tr>tv«S. !>■"/■! tlincn rwhr\ TtiTr. Tvo«»i nt;ir>fV; i* nV n lnn>l i n +lioir .■nrr>!cr>p r>t ->+<! Q-plori'T'i nrnr»ri-rf ; oR nc n It' is a s'gnfficnnt fact that a grent

deol of the capital which is being invested in the coal-mining properties near -Reef toii has 'come from the other ■side -.rqf' this; ; -island,- -So- far. the Reefton Coal .Company lias been taking a leading part in the development of the property which was purchased from Harris and Osbourne. This mine which has been a leading producer for a number of years past contains a magnificent seam, now in pripeess ot being developed on a large, scnie. The previous proprietors had connected the mine up with the railway by nienns of a. tram-line about three ingles in length, but in view of the inereaped output which is looked forward to with absolute -confidence Hie tram-line will have to go. AlroaHv tb«> ra' 1 * for a branch railway from +he ReeftonWestport main line to the pit mouth nrp on the site of tli« proposed new line, the survey of which '^ now being niTshed rapirllv nlie.qrl. The new line ■V'll mp"n an of some tlioncjnnrls of pounds, and it is a very mnolusive nroof of tlie proprietors' confidence in the future of their property at Burkes Creek. Coal is now being mined from the neighbouring properties belonging to Lockington, and to Morris

and Learmont, and rumours of the sale or flotation of these mines have been very prevalent recently. Further nlong on the banks oP the Waitahu River there is a splendid seam of coal which was formerly owned by the Messrs Rhodes. English capital has been introduced into the development of this mine and a fine body of bigli quality coal is already proved to exist. Other large coal areas have been applied for further down the Waitahu where' there are some very large seams of coal running into tlie Paparoa Kange, and it is confidently predicted that boring will reveal a big coal bed lying under the Inangaliua Valley. In addition to all these areas there are the coal seams lying in the Murray Creek area which were the main sources of supply for many years for the town of Reef ton. It is abundantly clear that the opening of the Otira Tunnel for railway traffic will also mark the opening of a new era for Reefton, and that the day is not very far distant when it will be as wellknown for its coal as for its gold-reefs. With regard to the development of the coal areas lying between Bnrke's Creek and the AVaitahu it has oeen suggested that each mine will have its own line running to the main 'railway. This would seem to be rather a needless waste of money as one branch line should be capable of handling the whole output of these mines with ease. In fact it is. more than probable that as time goes on that there will be an amalgamation of the areas in this region. When the big areas which are being worked around Greymouth and Westport hit- compared with the relatively small areas under separate ownership in the mines now being developed in Reefton, we are driven to the conclusion that one big mine worked on a large scaie in the Burkes Creek area, would ultimately be of far more benefit to all concerned, than a multiplicity of small eoal-mihes and the consequent increase in the expenses of management. Co.xl mining is an industry which requires big-scale operations to get the best results. This has been proven all over the world. With the opening of the through railway connection to Christchurch. and the strong and growing demand that there is bound to follow such high-grade household coal as the Reefton district possesses, good manntrement of the areas now lvine developed is all that is required to ndd Reefton to the list, of prosperous coalmining towns on the West Coast. ; The coal export from Greyiuoutiv' last week amounted to l^'oi tout? 7 t:\VV. . ' The Manager of the Hokitika Abbatoir reports that during the month of August there were examined 15 cows, 59 bullocks, 144 sheep, 4 lambs, 5 pigs, 16 calves. There were condemned 2 cows aued 1 bullock Fees for month, £43 Is. . | - The new styles in Ladies' White Jap Silk Blouses, Kis lid, 18s lid, and 22s Gd each; also in Navy, ISs (id. New' light fancy shades in Crepe de Clime, at 29s 6cl and 355, at M' Gruer 1 and Co., Cash. Drapers, Greymouth. — Advt. ■ Wo understand Hhat excellent entres arc beii^g received in connection ■with the forthcoming sports meeting to. be held on Victoria Park on Monday next. 23rd inst. (Dominion Day) in aid of the Greyhiputh Copper Trail. Given fine weai'licr wo are assured of an interesting and enjoyable afternoon's sport.. The St. Columba Club's social last, night drew a record attendance, and out- of about 150 players at cards the) prize-winners, were Misses McGirr aml\ Anderson and Mr. J. «coit; whilo Uie' dancing floor was taxed to the ut- \ most. A presentation from tlie Citi-j «en '» Band was made during the eveii-.^ ing to Private C. Frascr.. 'ar-d short? addresses were given by the President of the Club. Mr. E. L.' Kenai, arici Messrs H. E. Holland M.P., and P J O 'Regan. Private messages received in Wellington on Thursday indicated that smce their return to work, miners on/ the West Coast had been working very/ well The daily outputs had been vervi satisfactory, and at Blackball on Wed 4 nesday a high figure was reached The*' shortage of coal i n Wellington hs.s'V now eased considerably, and some of i the retailers are supplying a much : better class of coal than has been the case. for a little time past. The Hokitika Borough Council at last meeting dealt finally with eorre- ! spondenee from the Councils of Hast- j ings and Gisborne favouring tlie in- ' ternment of aliens. Cr. Preston moved to endorse, the proposal, but after dis- j cussion. in wh'"eh Crs. Coulson. Thomp- ' son and Parkhill contended that such ' a step would be too sweeping, the mn- j tion was lost, only the mover and Cr. Stapleton supporting it. 'Motorists Fand tfnniro: — "Motor Cycles:" "Dvnamns anrl Electric Motor Build W:" " Electric Lirhtino-: " "Electric Primary Batteries; " "EleetrV. Accumulators" 2/- each posted 2/4. "Motor Mecnanics Handbook" 3/-. posted 3/4: "The Maintenance pncl De-nair nf Motor Cars. " 3/fi. posted 3/10 : "Faults and Hnw to Find Thonv" 3/fi, posted 3/10: "Hints and Tibs for Motor Cyclists" 1/9. posted 2/-' from B. Dixon, Tainui Street.— Advt. The Public Works Department hns ' agreed t 0 a' -grant of £50 for rebuild- I jng Brennan's Crek bridge on the Blue ' Spirr- road, and the work will be. put ' m hand shortly by the Westland County Council. A subsidy grnit "has been nrovided by the some Depnrt- • nient for buildinjr a. bridge over T*nr- ' r-ftll fWelc op T. a "Pontainn Rojid, ( Tntor-Wnnornnua ■ d'stnVt. BotTi these ] worts! iviM Tip r>ut in -linnr? nc pnr]v. pq "ossiblA. Tn eacn case tKey are urgent- ] ly required. • ■ ■ . i

The Wellington Gas Com puny advenises in this issue for a number of competent plumbers or gaslitters. !Sc\v Prints. Tobraleo Zepyhers, and Voile, at Walkers Boundary (Street. Advt Recently 330 acres of Crown land were gazetted as set aside for soldier settlement in Westland land district. The body has been found in the I Inangsihua River of the missing youth Morrison, upon whom, at the inquest, a. verdict was returned of accidental drowning. 42 iiiuii. White Voile 1/11, 2/3 and 2/11 per yard at Walkers. Boundary street Greymouth. — Advt A young man named David Sullivan aged 27 years, was drowned at Happy Valley in the Wellington district on Sunday, while swimming his horse in the surf. The following civil case was dealt with by Mr. j/ E. Wilson, S.^l., ;\t the Gr.cy -Magistrate's Court yesterday: George Kear v. Andrew Hardio. claim for £s^los and -cost's 14/-. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given. Your advantage as we see it is to buy your sheetings now, 72-inch heavy Avhile twill, from 4/3 per yard. Good thick white Turkish Towels from 2/0, 3/6 per pair, at Tymons and Co. — Advt. At the Warden 's Court, Greymouth, yesterday, before -Mr. J. E. Wilson, Warden.. Albert George Nightingale applied to surrender absolutely a residence site license. — Granved. Elizabeth Guinness applied to surrender absolutely a residence site license. — Accepted. A press telegram states that the Copper Trail competition over the Main Trunk line between Wellington and Auckland, has* been won by Auckland. The winning trail reached Well-" ington terminus on Sunday. Auckland having raised £93,000, accomplished the feat. Wellington's trail now reaches Manga weka, 148 miles from Thorndon. Large strong, Hand Baskets at prices from 1/ to G/6 each are procurable from B. Dixsm, Tainui Street. Goad value here. — Advt. This. Tuesday, evening, September 17th, ai< the Lyceum Hall, Mr. H. E. Holland, M.P., will deliver an address under the auspices of the Greymouth Branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. The subject will be "The Grey Election Petition analysed." Incidentally Mr. Holland will' also deal with "The Labour Party's position on the Liquor Question." Doors open at 7.30, chair at 8 sharp. A collection will be taken up to defray expenses. Ladies, do you require a go.od paii of glove fitting corsets? if so, we can recommend the celebrated D. and A. Corsets (all British made), imported direct from the manufacturers and sold at wholesale price at C. Smith, Ltd., the wholesale cash drapers, clothiers, boot importers, and house furnishers, Greymouth and Wellington. —Advt. Fair play is British! What then do you think of the Liquor Petition which gives the Trade a. 3 to 1 chance against Prohibition? Read what happens _ under its proposals — if National Prohibition does not secure a majority of the total votes east, it fails— if National Ownership does not secure a majority it fails, but if National Continuance also does not secure a majority, it wins (for, no issue having secured a majority' the Trade continues) . New Jap, crepes, at Walkers Boundary Street, colours Saxe, Sky Navy, Pink Eose, grey, brown, white, cream Tussore, etc, at 1/6 and 1/8 per yard. — Advt. A football match on Saturday at i Hpkitika, between a team of Old Boys and one representative of the Southern Division (writes our Hokitika correspondent) proved a good game, the I "has beens" giving a most creditable \ display, and out-classing their, younger opponents generally. The Old Boys won by 14 to 7. For the winners Hogan, J. Henderson, G. Tainui and Goudie scored "tries (one of which Houston converted), while Halliday got a try and L. Ross potted, a goal . for the. losers. "How. far is an agent entitled to go in extolling the merits of property he is selling, what embellishments can he use?" asked his Honour Mr. Justice Herdman in the course of legal argument at the Christchurch Supreme Court. "Of course his use of adjectives is unlimited," replied Mr. F. Wilding, X.C.. "his discretion is almost rtni limited regarding the use of adjec- ■ tives; but he must' not make any '; statement of fact that is untrue, as | distinguished from mere eulogy, which r is. of course, a matter of opinion." \ Mr.. Beswiek later i n the proceedings, f said that the mere expression . of opinion, or puffing as it was called, 1 was not representation. J .* . Rare value offered in our Hosieiy Department. Ladies' ribbed hose, cashmere finish,- 2 pairs for 2/6. .2/11. Grey 1 and brown . knitted worsted Hose. Out price 4/11. Ladies' heather mixture Cashmere Hose, 4/11, 6/6, at Tymons , Yesterday an inquest was held, before Coroner Wilson, touching the j death of the v man C Smith, fireman ■ on the Anchor steamer .Kennedy, wiio lost his life through falling over tKe wharf into the river at. night recently. The body was recovered at the north tip yesterday at noon, it having ifeen ; impossible the previous; day, when it i was seen rin the surf, to secure it from f the water. At the inquest, evidence 1 of identification was given by a shipmate of the deceased, after which the | inquest was adjourned to a future j date, in order to allow of fuller cvi- , dence from the crew of £Ke.._ steamer i Kennedy being obtained. Getting the best means buying*'now. Our first shipment of the new cotton dress materials has come to hand. Prints fipm lOd per yard, Voile's and Gabardines in all the latest colours and designs, double widths, from 2/6 per yard. Tymons and '. Co., Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. — Advt. To see how absolutely undemocratic is the proposal asked for by the Trade's Petition, apply it to a n election of members. Let Mr. White represent National Prohibition, Mr. Red National Ownership, and Mr. Black, National Continuance, and make it j compulsory for the . winning candidate to secure a majority of the total votes east.. What would the other candidates say if Mr. Black won if he secured a majority and also won if nei- - ther he nor Mr. White nor Mr. R*>d secured, 3 majority? That is "The Trade's Proposal. Tb wins if Nn+ : o»i;i! Continuance is carried: it wins if Nn*'onf»l Ownership is oarr ; pd : it wins if No Tssue is earned. "Heo'ds T win. +nils you lose," is child's play beside it, ■ . • ■ • h<

If you think" so sign the N.Z. Alliance Petition and refuse to sign that cm behalf of Liquor. If you have signnedrtlie latter under a misapprehension, ask your M.P. to have your name removed or send the N.Z. Alliance representative at once.— Advt, ' • In connection with the state of the finances ot the Greymouth. Harbour Board, as revealed at a recent meeting of the Board, the Board have now received a communication from the Secretary to the Treasury (in answer to a telegram dispatched on the 4th. insfc.) stating that the Hon. : the Acting-Minister of Finance had considered the matter; and instructed him to stae that in all probability legislation, would have to be introduced next session dealing with the whole question of the finances of the Board. In the meantime the Minister requests that- the members of the Board will see their way to remain in office until the matter has been dealt with as stated. A hew light-weight Motor Cycle record has been established in Americn. The latest holder is V. C. Short, of California, who succeeded i n covering 849 A miles in the two round of the clock, adding 50 mile to the previous best figures. The ride was put up on a 3£ h.p. Clevehand, on a track nearly two miles long. A peculiar incident in connection with the ride was the fact- that a motorcyclist, named M. P. Williams, started for the record, but after riding 6 hours was forced to retire owing to illness. His place was then taken by Short, on the same machine, and he completed the last 18 hours of the run; the best time for the whole day. being made during the last : two hours. The previous holder was E. Bergstrom, o n an Indian lightweight. i Before ah aeroplane can be put into i military service it tnust be equipped with nine or more delicate aeronautic instruments, some of which are absolutely esential to exact ilying, and all of which contribute to the successful operation of a plane. Without them a pilot soon would lose his location as to height and direction; lie would not know his speed through tTie air, the sped of his propeller, the amount of petrol in his tank, tlie temperature of his cooling water, or if his oil was r-irculating. He could not tell whether ho was banking^ properly on his turns. These comprise the necessary flying instruments, but. an aviator rould not fly to any preat height without ano'fTier valuable intrriment, an oxvgensupplymg apparatus ; nor could he operate his guns, signal Headquarters, release his bombs, or use his cameras without, additional mechanisms. At. the Supreme Court yesterday at Christchurch, Justice Herdman gave judgment in an action, Kimu No. 1 Dredging Company, No Liability, v. the Dispatch Foundry Co., Ltd. Mr S. G. Raymond, K.C., of Christchurch and ' Mr Park, of Hokitika appeared for the Rimu Company and Mr F. A. Kitchingham of Greymouth for the Foundry Company. The Foundry Company originally sued the Rimu Company in the Warden's Court at Gyeyinonth for £230, being the cost of repairs to dredging plant belonging to the Rimu Company. The de"bt was admitted, but the Rimu Company set up the. defence tTiat the Warden's Cour.t had no jurisdiction in the matter. Ultimately, Mr Warden Wilson pcave judfrment for the Foxmdry Company. Subsequently, the Rimu Company moved for a writ of prohibition to set the judgment aside, and the question .of the Warden's jurisdiction was argued in Christchurch recently, and the decision now given, by Justice Herdman is in favour of the Foundry Company. "I do not want to send a married woman to goal, said Mr. J. E. Wilson, S.M.j who presided at the Grey Magis-ti-a.'o's Court yesterday, when Annie Boston .was chafed thai, she did commit a theft of goods and a cheque for £S. the property . of aCtherine Keddell. Detective. Ward stated that on ih& 2('th of List. month the accused- e-ame .. to stay at Shroder's Hotel, where Miss "Kiddell was a boarder. Miss Kiddell missed her puisc, eomxiining the: cheque, and the. cheque was cashed the following day by the accused. Witness then searched accused's home and found the other goods missed. A doctor's certificate handed into Court stated that, the accused's health was not good and His Worship said be would take that into consideration. SShc would be required to appear for sentence any time within 12 months if. she committed any oilier offence. In the meantime she would be ordered to pay the sum of £S within three months. / »\ Ladies who prefer to- have their skirts tailored to their own measures in any particular' style, can do su at loss than usual prices by communicating with John H. G-lassou, Cash'cl Btreei-, Christchurch. For making up your own material he charges 7s (id and 10s (id,' or the complete skirt made, in the choicest of t-he new season 's v.eayes 23s 6d, 25s 6d, 30s, 355. In suiting serges 29s 6d, 32s till, 355. Patterns will be gladly sent upon request. Blouse time is here now and everyone wants them pretty, and less thaii the ordinary prices if 'possible. We name here warehouse prices and. anyone caii be changed if np<- suitable or the purchase proce refunded. They are bejuitixuiiy made and , each out; a bargain. White Crepe dc Chine, all sizes, 22s 9d, 55s 6d, 27s (sd, 30s. dap Silk 14s Sid, 17s 6d, 22s 6d, 25s 6d, 2Vs 6U Special Black Fibre Silk Hose 4s 3d. D. and A. Corsets 6s lid, 7s' 9r Ss (id, lO.s 6d. Why pay shop prices when you can buy for less direct fiomf'the warehouse by, mail.— Advt. The tendency on 'the part of Australian ' soldiers to disregard approved fortas of discipline has not failed to manifest itself in the treatment accorded to the blue arm bands which, men undergoing treatment in military hpijpitals are required to wear (says tne "iUelbourne Age"). These arm bauds, as is well known, preclude the wearer from being served with mtoxicatiug liquor. When the bands were first .issued , a party of soldiers essayed to leave the base hospital' i n Melbourne. , They were stopped at the gate; and asked why they, were not leaving wearing arm -bands. "But we are wearing them," protested pne of the men. , "Where, are they ?" , asked the officer at the gate. Inspection showed, how each soldier had observed , the letter of the- law by. pinning \i[ 8 arm baud underneath the tail of h& a coat. The soldiers' subtlety lost them their leave that day. It is also related how a well-known army medical officer called for his motor-car one morning and discovered that .during? the m'gh,t some of his patients hart muffled., his larfips with their arm bands. On another occasion recently .a. returned soldier was seen walking along; a lan^ in Melbourne. His erratic course . suggested, that his last appointment had not been a quite afternoon, tea. I B his right hand he held-' a battle of beec. He looked at the bottle and smiled; Wound round the nw^of^th^J)attle Vas his blus

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