LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 5 June 1942, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A plague of caterpillars in North Auckland is stated to have ravaged 200,000 acres of land.

South end residents, remember the Patriotic Shop to-day (Friday). Can you beat the record? —Advt.

The express from Christchurch did not arrive in Greymouth till 6.5 s .p.m. yesterday, owing to engine trouble having occurred at Cora Lynn. This meant a delay of about an. hour and a-half before the train could proceed. *

Have you tried our thrifty service? This is a service to suit the housekeeping allowance of every housewife. Price 5/- for a bag of 181bs.. all flat work returned dried and ironed, personal wear returned ready for ironing. 'Phone 136. Westland Laundry Ltd., Gresson St. Depot: 27 Albert Street. —Advt. 1

In these days of rationing it will more than ever pay you to buy quality goods. Bring your coupons to White’s. They will assist you.— Advt.

The Greymouth Patriotic Fund appeal total is now 12434 18s 9d. Latest donations .include: Part Harley and Coy’s, staff 16s 3d; N.Z. Newspapers Ltd. £2O; Greymouth Evening Star Coy. £25; proceeds concert held 10/5/42, at Regent Theatre, £44 11s 3d; Midland Sawmilling Coy. £lOO.

Residents of Runanga will be pleased to know that the Westland Laundry, Ltd., Greymouth, will be picking up laundry on Wednesdays and returning Fridays. D. Manderson, Runanga, will supply all information and ririce lists. —Advt.

An inquest into the death of Alexander Ogilvie, victim of the Cobden bridge railway crossing collision was opened at Greymouth yesterday before Mr M. J. Fogarty. J.P., as Coroner. Evidence of identification was given by Leo Ogilvie, son of deceased, and the proceedings were adjourned sine die. The condition of the other man injured in the accident, Mr Samuel Williams, whose relations reside at Arahura, was reported last night to be satisfactory.

A well-stocked shop guarantees a successful day ! Residents south of Sawyer's Creek, the Patriotic Shop to-day (Friday), depends on you.— Advt.

If you’re not in it you can’t win the £2OOO Ist prize or £5OO 2nd prize in Be the Next Art Union, closing To-morrow (Sat.,) drawn June 17. Tickets 2/6.—Advt.