LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 5 December 1940, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Disposal of the remaining copies of Mr E. I. Lord’s book “Old Westland, in the possession of the Westland Provincial Centennial Committee, was considered at its meeting last evening when it was decided to hold over 4he matter until the next meeting.

We draw our Wallpaper from one of the largest N.Z. suppliers. Ask to see our latest patterns. —H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

Replying to a request by the Westland Provincial Patriotic Council for a more adequate, broadcasting service at Greymouth, the Director of Broadcasting, in a letter received last night, stated that consideration was given to plans to improve the service in the West Coast area, but it is regretted that it is impossible to proceed with the work owing to the prevailing conditions.

Although two vessels are due today to load coal, there has been practically no shipping working the port of Greymouth since last week. The binns at most of the coal mines are carrying capacity stocks, but it is hoped that additional shipping can be arranged to enable the mines to maintain full time. ■ Owing to the shipping shortage, and the binns being full, the Liverpool was idle yesterday, but will resume to-day.

Social and Dance in honour of Mr Aif Walker, who is retiring, and Miss N Comerford (Postmistress), Cronadun Hall, Saturday next, December 7. All residents invited. —Advt.

Brunner• is giving a commendable lead to the rest of the West Coast in its enthusiastic response for Home Guards. Already four platoons (no£ two as previously stated), each of 25 men, have been filled, and there is every prospect of a full five platoons being formed. To have over over 100 men in the Home Guard, in a borough the population of which is only 1000. must place Brunner in the foremost position in the Dominion.

The Educational Officer of the West Coast Swimming Centre, Mr C. M. Robertson, stated last night (says a Westport telegram) that there was an alarming number of deaths by drowning on the West Coast. It indicated that not enough children were gaining the free certificates issued by the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association for proficiency in swimming. He appealed to all schools to apply for certificates thus encouraging swimming and keeping death by drowning away from the West Coast as much as possible.— Press Assn.

White,-'s are showing beautiful Summer Coats, special for Xmas-time trade. The colourings are of the very latest and fit; quality and style are guaranteed.—Advt.

Of the Centennial subsidy allocated to the province of Westland, £2,826, a total of £1,898 5s Id was paid on claims on account of district celebrations and memorials, leaving a balance unclaimed of £927 14s lid. The payments on claims were as follows: Hokitika, £lBB 4s 6d; Westland County, £624; Westland Centennial, £221 15s sd; Ross Borough,. £6B 5s lOd; Okarito Memorial, £4B 9s 8d;