N.Z. AIRMEN

Grey River Argus, 10 September 1940, Page 4

N.Z. AIRMEN

FURTHER CASUALTIES [Per Press Association] WELLINGTON, September 9. The following Air Force casualty list was issued to-night:— Sergeant Laurie Andrew Woodney Rasmussen —Killed on operations. His father is Mr F. W. Rasmussen, of 60 Epsom Avenue, Epsom, Auckland. Percy Roy Paul, clerk at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Station Harewood, was admitted to Burwood Hospital yesterday, where newas; renorted to be seriously ill with pneumonia. His wife is Mrs M. Paul, 12 Morley Street, New Plymouth. WELLINGTON, September 8. The following air casualties were announced to-day:— Sergeant T. C. M. Browne, Royal New Zealand Air Force, missing on air operations. His father i,s Mr. G. M. Browne,-of Evans Street, Featherston. . Sergeant Lawrence Francis Ma'bev, Royal New Zealand Air Force, previously reported missing on air operations, now reported by the international Red Cross to be a prisoner Ox war. His father is Mr. h. Mabey, Kelvin Grove Palmerston North.

Three Airmen Killed IN NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, September 7. Flying Officer John Weston and two leading aircraftsmen, James Boran and Leslie Taylor, were killed instantly, when a Royal Australian Air Force training aeroplane crashed near Wagga.

GIFTS PLANE FUND. WELLINGTON, September 8. The Wellington Fighting Aeroplane Fund has produced some remarkable examples of generous giving. A most striking example lies in the story behind an acknowledgment made m the “Everting Pos«\ yesterday of £5OOO from “S” A man walked into th e office .\esterday morning and asked one of the cler’-’S “How much does a Spitine cost?”’ “Oh. about £5000,” replied the clerk, thinking he was just making a casual inquiry. The visitor went to th, P writing desk and returned with a cheque for £5OOO for the fund, with an instruction that th e contribution was to be anonymous, with an acknowledgment only to S’.

A general reduction of the speed of traffic is noticeable on 'Parana.J County-roads according to a report submitted to 'the County Council by the Highways Board district inspector, Mr C. E. Varcoe. The reduction of speed was presumably due to petrol rationing, he stated, the effect was a general improvement in driving, especially in cutting corners, keeping to the left and overtaking and passing without the required visibility.

Holders of books of Car Raffle tickets have this week only to make a good job so that they can hand back the butts and money to the collectors with a smile and the knowledge of a job well done.—Advt.

As from yesterday, oil companies throughout New Zeaiand will sell motor-spirit only on a cash-on-deliv-ery basis. Drivers of tank waggons are to be authorised to receive payments, and customers, whose purchases are placed f.o.b. or, on rail or road transport trucks, must remit cash with order to ensure prompt dispatch. Notifications of the above alteration in trading terms is being advised to the trade by circular letters, now in course of post.

A German subject, who' has been living in New Zealand for some years, was arrested by detectives at Arthur’s Pass on Thursday, and has been interned. It was stated officially that he had been under observation for some time. When questioned he admitted being a German subject. The arrest was made by the Greyriiouth police. The internee was taken by detectives to Christchurch, handed over there to the military, authorities, and taken to Wellington for internment on Somes Island. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the West Coast Federation of Women's Institutes was held in Harker’s Tearooms on Friday last, those present being, Mesdames Stewart (President), Parkhill, Ashley, Oliver, and Smith. An apology for absence was received from Mrs Armstrong. Donations from Blackball and Moana W.l.’s for the Rest Room were received. A number of remits for the half-yearly meeting at Reefton were dealt with, and the agenda fob the meeting drawn up. Mrs Stewart read the report of the Council meeting at Wellington, and it was resolved to notify all Institutes regarding items in the report.