LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 25 September 1941, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Suspected to have been a case of meningitis, the death of an •iniajit girl at Hokitika has led to its parents and members of the family being placed under isolation. Last week 18,998 tons of freight went from the West Coast through the Otira tunnel, compared with 14,983 tons in the corresponding week of last year, an increase ot 4,015 tons. In 1939, the corresponding total was 14,637 tons. Finale ! Finale ! Finale ! Marist v. Blackball, Wingham Park. Sunday. Can the Greens lower Blackball s colours for the first time ?—Advt. A license to manufacture in Greymouth children’s shoes and sandals in fifteen sizes has been granted by the Government to Mr P. C. Peters. Machinery is being ordered in England. Though a site has not been secured for a factory, it is stated that one will be in operation in six months’ time. Golfers Club together and Bag your “Fairway” in the Bus for the Ikamatua Golf Ball, October 4. Ring 514.—Advt. Messrs McMahon and Lee, A'uetioneers, Reefton, announce that they are now receiving entries tor the' Ngahere livestock sale on Thurs day, October 9, the sale having been postponed from October 2. The firm also announce a sale of furniture on account of Mrs J. Morris, on Saturday next at 1 p.m. on the premises at the rear of the Criterion Theatre, Reefton. You'll be proud to wear a suit or coat from White’s. All the very latest styles and colourings arriving daily. Call in and see our superb range.—White’s Corner, Your Fashion Centre.—Advt. A well known station owner was yesterday commended by Hon. W. Nash for devoting since the war began his whole income to the War Expenses Account, after providing for taxation and normal living expenses. A number of his employees are on active service, and he has established a trust for their benefit. The amount handed over to the War Expenses Account is as follows: For the past financial year—income year ended 31/3/41: £1,513 6s 3d, less living expenses £456 11s 6d, income tax and security charges £477 8s lid, trust fund contribution as above, £100; total £1,034 0s sd; surplus £479 5s lOd, which was forwarded to Mr. Nash for the War Expenses Account. The donor wishes to remain, anonymous.

The Wallsend mine, which was yesterdav idle on account of a disoute regarding payment for work in a heated place, may resume to-day on the understanding that the matter shall be referred to a Disputes Committee. The dispute was due to the manager’s refusal of the special payment provided in the award in cases of heating. The pair of miners working in the place and some truckers therefore came out of the mine. The manager considered the place was not up to the temperature for which special payment is allowed. The mine continued working and yesterday morning the matter came up for discussion at a stop-work meeting of the Union. The manager received a deputation and offered to close the particular working-place, and refer the question to a disputes committee.