LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 7 September 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At an emergency meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, a confidential circular from the Minister of Internal Affairs, was read and considered, whilst the general question of conditions created by the war was discussed.

Ladies’ and gents Choes at really low prices. Kumara people should view the windows and select the bargains now offiering at H. Hamer’s. — Advt.

A request is made by the Mayor, Mr. F. A. Kitchingham, to citizens of Greymouth who have books and magazines for which they have no further use, to leave them at the Borough Council offices, for distribution amongst the men who are now engaged on defence duties in the district.

As owing to the outbreak of war it is thought advisable to withdraw so many electrical engineers from their posts, the conference of the Electrical Power Boards and Supply Authorities Association, which was to have been held between September 11 and 15, has been postponed indefinitely.

Winter warmth Is essential. See our marvellous values in Single and Double Eiderdown Quilts, and Blankets. Eiderdowns from 17/6 upwards and Blankets from 22/6 per pair. Harley’s—The Home Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt,

"The Commissioner of Police advises by advertisement in this issue that under Regulation 3 of the Alien Control Emergency Regulations made on 4th September, 1939, every alien in New Zealand on that date is required to make application for registration under the Regulations not later than 18th September. Applications should be made personally to the nearest Police Station.”

Tiie jurlge’. r . awa o in the 1939 3. H. Prior Memorial Prize Novel Competi- [ tion has just been announced. The ! successful authors are Miles Franklin, of New South Wales, and Kate Baker, of Victoria, who collaborated in the writing of the prize-winning novel which is entitled “Who Was Joseph Furphy?” This year’s successful novel was not deemed sufficiently meritorious to carry with it the accumulations of prize money over the last two years, so that entries for the 1940 Memorial Prize Competition will have a chance of winning a £3OO prize. Entries will close on June 6th of next year.

After a successful course of classes, the following members of the Greymouth Red Cross Society have qualified for the various certificates, in order of merit—First Aid: Second Section: Miss E. Ellison, Miss T. Duncan, Mr. W. Patterson, Mrs. C. MeKane, Mrs. J. Rothera. First Section: Mr. T. J. Higgins, Mrs. Mabel Scandrett, Miss F. M. Donaldson, Mrs. O. McLean, Mr. McKenzie, Mrs. A. Johnston, Miss M. Coburn. Home Nursing—Second Section: Miss E. Ellison, Miss T. Duncan, Mrs. C. McKane. First Section: Miss O’Grady, Miss C. Nisbit, Mrs. Dodd. Taramakau Settlement—First Aid (First Section): Miss Joan Bassett, Miss M. Agnew, Miss Ruth Simpson, Miss Nora Simpson, Mr. John Bassett, Margaret Nicholas, Francis G. Holm Eric Holm,| Mavis Bassett, Terence Holm, Agnes' Nicholas, Janet Nicholas.

Cheapest fares in Greymouth: First mile 1/3, each succeeding half-mile 6d; Hokitika £l/5/-; Reefton £2/10/-; Westport £3/5/-; Runanga 5/6; Round trips 6d mile. Special prices for country trips. We lead—others follow Gold Band Taxis. ’Phone 59.—Advt

An amusing interlude occurred at | the annual reunion of the Samoan Expeditionary Force, held on Saturday night. A large man burst in upon the proceedings soon after the start and, after acknowledging the salutations of his comrades announced: “Gentlemen, I’ll pay my dollar if it’s the last thing I do in New Zea-1 land.” He paid his subscription, and turned once more to the crowded tables. “Gentlemen,” he said in a commanding voice, ‘I want you to know that we ‘wharfies’ are off the beer until we get 20-ounce ‘handles.’ However, I have got a special dispensation from the secretary of the Watersiders’ Union and he says ■ I can have as much beer as I can get.” The announcement was greeted by loud cheers and a chair was found for the speaker. A little later, however, he had apparently forgotten about his dispensation, for he made his way to the top table and suggested that, as he was a “wharfie” and could not drink beer, he should be allowed to have whisky. His request was grant ed.

Gardening Handbooks: “Ward Lock and Co’s. Gardening,” 1/6 (3d); “Quinn’s Pruning for Australia,” 5/6 (sd); "Rose Growing,” by J. Hart (sd); “The Town Garden,” by R. Sudell' 3/6 (4d); “Greenhouse Flowers and How to Grow Them,” by H Thomas, 3/6 (4d); “The Easy Guide to New Zealand Gardening,” by Lockhart, 2/- (3d); “Rock Gardens, How to Plan and Plant Them,” by A. Edwards, 12/6 (7d); “All About Gardening,” 7/6 (7d). Procurable at. B. Dixon s, Ltd., Tainui Street;—Advt;

The total sum now in hand towards the local Left Book Club’s Chinese Fund is £BO/18/3.

West Coast sawmills will be working to-morrow, as the millers are now experiencing a sudden for certain classes of timbei. 10 in ungent works being undertaken by the Government. Though the de mand for the various classes is still very unbalanced, it is recognised that the Government requirements must be met with the least possible delay. The decision of the West Coast Sag - millers’ Association to cease wor k Fridays has therefore been cancelled and all members are urged to do the part in assisting the Government m the present national emeigencj.

“Monopoly,” the game of the year. New stocks of this interesting and entertaining game are now available. The price is 13/6, postage 7d extra Supplies are limited. Get in eai Y B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

The issue of licenses for motor spirits and power kerosene is proceeding steadily at the Courthouse Greymouth. Licenses are issued for es sential services only, and in this spect the Dominion Oil Fuel Controller advises that the mis-use o motor spirit or power kerosene may result in the cancellation of the license. It should be noted by holders of licenses that the use of their motor vehicles for convenience or pleasuie such as their conveyance to sporting fixtures, places of entertainment etc. will be regarded as mis-use. Attention is also drawn to the penalty ol £lOO or three months’ imprisonment or both, for making a false declaration on the form of application for a license.

Writing pads in white and col^’ sand in all sizes, 6d to 2/- each. Com pendiums with pad and en 2 ,c0 P es . match, 1/3 to 6/6 each. Boxed stationery containing paper and envelopes to match in white and all colours, 1/- to 16/6 a box. Envelopes m all sizes and shapes and colours, 4d to 2/6 a packet. Best quality British made goods only stocked at B. Dixon s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

The Auckland rock oyster season, which opened on June 15 and closed on Saturday, lasting several weeks longer than usual, is stated to have been one of the best ever experienced and, keen though the demand has been, the supply has been sufficient to cope with it, states the “New Zealand Herald.” Approximately 1200 sacks more than last year’s total of about 4,700 were handled by the Department. Late yesterday afternoon all sack lots had been disposed of and only smaller quantities for the retail trade remained. During the last few seasons, a policy of conservation having been followed, supplies were comparatively small, but this year both quality and quantity have been exceptional. The demand for small quantities, sold direct to the public in paper bags, has been almost douole that of the previous best season.

The organisation made necessary by the emergency petrol regulations is now functioning smoothly at Greymouth, and numerous applications for licenses have been dealt with in the District Controller’s office during the past three days. The Chief Postmaster.?at Greymouth (Mr C. W. Browne) stated yesterday that so far as resellers of petrol were concerned, their principal duties under the regulations were as follows: (1) After midnight to-night, not to make any sale without the production of a license; (2) to record fully all sales and enter particulars of such on the licenses or relative records; (3) t orestrict sales to the past normal requirements of the applicant; (4) To produce for inspection as required by any authorised officer of the department, records of purchases and sales of motor spirit; (5) to render immediately to the Postmaster a statement of stocks heid. showing motor spirit and power kerosene separately, and to complete Form Of. 5; (6) to produce to the oil companies waggon driver Form Of. 5, in order that he may enter quantities from time to time supplied.