LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 26 February 1943, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Big fields will be the feature of to-morrow’s racing at Omoto.—Advt.

A slight earthquake was felt in Greymouth and other parts of the West Coast this morning about 1.35.

Record acceptances for to-morrow's races. Be there and enjoy the outing.—Advt.

A total of 99 trucks of fat sheep have been railed to the East Coast this. week. This is the heaviest fat stock, traffic of the season. In the same period 1100 tons of coal have been railed to Canterbury and other districts from the Westport, area

Fresh horses have arrived for the races at Omoto to-morrow, (Saturday).—Advt. In this issue the Railway Department advertise particulars of alterations to the Saturday train service in the Hokitika-Ross area,—Advt.

Railway; traffic on the Rewanui line was inconvenienced yesterday afternoon by a broken rail which was discovered in a tunnel about two miles from Rewanui at about 2.15 p.m. Passengers on the afternoon train from Greymouth and on the miners’ train from Rewanui were transhipped at the spot. Repairs were made, and the line was clear again at 7.30 last evening. The leading Canterbury jockeys will be riding at Greymouth to-mor-row.—Advt.

Now is the time to buy fashion goods and buy them at White’s Big Fashion Sale. You will buy* them today at less than half of what you will pay in a month or two. Yes, you* can lay-by if you wish.---Advt.

No more oranges will be available until the Cook Islands’ season begins in April or May;, according to advice received by the Plunket Society from the Internal Marketing Division. It was stated that the Division was well aware of the value of oranges for children. , In the past the priority of Plunket Societies has been second only to that of hospitals and those holding medical certificates, and it is understood that this policy will be continued in the future.

Electric power will be cut off in the Runanga, Coast Road and Barrytown areas on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Advt.

Go to the races to-morrow and forget about the wet weather. The tonic will do you good.—Advt. Men’s Heavy Huka Plaiding Flannels, navy and chocolate, 12/6 each. Post free, as good as a “Swandri.”— H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

To-day the watchword is Save. The housewife is the finance member in the home. Here is a way for her to save fuel, power and supplies. Our Laundry Services are thrifty in more ways than one. They prolong the life of your linen and gets clothes cleaner with less wear and friction. They save your time too and, most important saves your health and energy. ’Phone 136, we have a special service to fit every home and pocket.—Westland Laundry Ltd., Gresson Street. Depot: 27 Albert St. —Advt.