LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 8 September 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

During the month of August 14 building permits for work valued at £11,360 were issued by the Greymouth Borough Council. There will be no Mass at Rotomanu or Kotuku next Sunday, September 10.—Advt. Increased taxi fares approved by the Traffic Committee \ were endorsed at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council. Any sports body requiring transport for teams, etc., are advised to get in touch with the Secretary of the Transport Association (Mr J. M. Eadie). We manufacture small goods by the ton* known as the best from Wellington to South Westland. Mawhera Meat Co., Tainui Street.—Advt. The name of Mrs A. J. Fairmaid (first aid, first section), was omitted from the published list of members of the Greymouth Red Cross Society, who qualified for the various certificates.

Ratepayers in the Borough of Greymouth will receive their rate demands to-day, and rates fall due in March next. The Mayor (Mr F. A. Kitchingham), stated at last evening’s meeting of the Borough Council, that thl rates could be paid in instalments. The South Island Licensed Victuallers’ Association’s annual golf tournament is being held on Wednesday and Thursday next at Hokitika, entries for which close on September 9th. A large and excellent number of trophies are to be competed for. A large number of visitors are expected from all parts of the West Coast district and other parts of the South Island.

Owing to line alterations, electric supply will be cut off on Sunday next as follows:—8.30 a.m. till 11 a.m'., Runanga, Rapahoe, Rewanui, and Dunollie; 1.30 p.m. till 4 p.m.: Runanga; 8.30 a.m. till 2 p.m.: Nine Mile, Ten Mile, and Barrytown.— A'dvt. |

With just a week of the present month completed, Greymouth has experienced six days’ rain, the total fall being 3.43 inches. In the past four days, over three inches of rain has fallen. There have been falls of snow in the high country, minimising the chances of an early Spring.

The .West Coast Amateur boxers, comprising Messrs T. Hoggarth, W. Clark and C. Marsh, who will compete at the New Zealand championships at Invercargill next week, will leave for Invercargill to-morrow morning. They will be accompanied by Messrs C. Neville (manager) and J. McPhie (trainer).

A suggestion by Cr. H. Herring that the Council should maintain its pothole mending gang until such time as streets were in good repair, was made at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouh Borough Council. He said that pofi-holes near the Preston Road bridge constituted a danger to pedestrians coming off the bridge. He also referred to the presence of potholes in High, Tainui and Boundary Streets, which required repairing.

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. Sudeli' 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.

A decision to suggest to the Minister of Education that the system of school cadets be re-instituted was reached at last evening’s meeting Ox the Greymouth Borough Council. The proposal was sponsored by Cr. H Herring, who sai d that following on the recent outbreak of war, men were required for special duties and the authorities had to fall back on returned soldiers to provide the necessary men. In the last war, school boys had a lot of ground work and elementary training, which allowed for them being more quickly prepared than ffiose who had had no training at all. Cr. C. Neville sai d that it was a sound idea and besides being good teaching, taught the bovs a sense of responsibility. Cr. J. R. Anderson thought there should be no compulsion. It was' decided to suggest to the Minister of Education that this training be included in the school curriculum; aisu* that a letter be sent to the Minister of Defence suggesting that encouragement be given to the re-introduction of the senior cadet system in schools.

A total of 1,982 books were last month issued at the Greymouth Municipal Library. New books placed on the shelves totalled 25. Tickets issued inclusive of 16 children’s, totalled 48.

Following on a loss on last years trading, the Greymouth Borough Council last evening increased the price of gas by one penny per 100 cubic feet.

Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoirs last month totalled £133/4/7. The following stock was examined during the month: — Cows 24 bullocks 193, sheep 634, pigs 33 (condemned 1), calves 49.

“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 early at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

As a result of trouble with the new rope-road, which, is five miles long, and serves both the Strongman and James Mines, were idle on Wednesday afternoon and again yesterday. The new rope was put into operation only this week, and as yet is not working smoothly. Adjustments were effected yesterday afternoon and the mines will resume to-day.

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

The Greymouth Borough Council has decided that a further letter be sent to the Minister of Mines, Minister of Public Works and Minister of Lands, protesting against the destruction of farm lands by dredges and asking that the matter be given urgent consideration.

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

At last evening’s meeting of the Grey County Council, the chairman (Cr/ J. Ryall), Engineer (Mr J. Higgins) and County Clerk (Miss E. M. Heaphy) were given power to deal with the matter of emergency precautions in the scattered settlements of the Grey County.

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 Gd m le. Special prices for country trips. We lead —others follow Gold Band Taxis. ’Phone 59.—Advt

At the monthly meeting of the Barrytown-Punakaiki Women’s Institute, held at Mrs Blunt’s home, Mesdames W. Russell and H. Weaver assisted as hostesses. The motto for the month was, "Do as you would be done by,” and the roll-call was “Useful Household Hints.” A sale of goods made by returnee soldiers was held. It was ’decided to help the Leper Fund this year. Competitions: Madeira Cake, Mrs P. Wafer 1, Mrs B. and E. Russell, equal 2. Article from sugar bag, Mrs W. Kennedy 1, Mrs B. Russell 2. The paper competitions were won by Mesdames Innis and E Russell.

Since 1935 we have offered expert service in overhauling and sharpening lawnmowers. Our machine is modern and is the only one of its kind in New Zealand. Send your mower to us, and we will guarantee satisfaction for 10/- including cartage. We stock spares. Ring Greenhill’s, ’Phone 428, or Abbie-Ramage, ’Phone 167. Electric Lawnmower Service, Cobden. — Advt.

A request for a return of all tradesmen employed by local bodies and on Public Works is to be made to the State Placement Service by the Greymouth Borough Council. In view of the recent war development, men might be required to keep industries .going in the event of expeditionary going overseas, said Cn. w. I Herring, who introduced the subject at last evening’s meeting of tne Council. He knew that there were were numerous cases of sawmill workers who had left their occupations to go on to Public Works and other avenues of employment. It was also decided ~to co-operate if possible with the Placement Service in the compilation of the return so far as it affected the Greymouth Borough.

Writing pads in white and colours, and in all sizes, 6d to 2/- each. Compendiums with pad and envelopes to 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 in 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.

One of New Zealand’s best known veteran bowlers, Mr. John Veale Dingle, of Grafton, died in his ninetysecond year at Auckland. In 1901 Mr. Dingle visited England, with the New Zealand bowling team, and won the world’s championship at the Crystal Palace. He was a life member of the Auckland Bowling Club, and had won the club championship several times. He was for long an enthusiastic worker for the club, and was a familiar figure at its tournaments with Mrs. Dingle, who survives him. Mr. Dingle was a Taranaki pioneer, and was one of the small band of surviving Maori war pensioners. He and Mrs. Dingle celebrated last January the sixty-fifth anniversary of. their wedding.