HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 5 July 1944, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent!.

HOKITIKA, July 4

Last week Hokitika enjoyed 38 hours of sunshine while just under an inch of rain fell. A total of 65.59 ins. of rain has been recorded for the past six months. Rain fell on 17 days during June, the total fall being 10.49 ins. The greatest fall on June 19, was 1.17 inches. During the month, 94 hours 42 minutes of sunshine was recorded, or 121 hours more than in June. 1943.

On Sunday evening at St. Mary’s Club a lecture on “The Papacy,” was , given by Rev. Father Keane. In a debate, “Should Catholics Press for State Aid for their Schools?” the speakers for the affirmative were Messrs F. Groufsky and P. Kortegasr, and for the negative, Messrs J. Robertson and P. Burke. The affirmative side were the winners. A helpful criticism of the efforts of the speakers was given by Rev. Father Keane. Mr. K. Reece presided at a meeting of home servicemen in the Soldiers' Hall last evening. The secretary, Mr. P. Blank, said the meeting was caliea to consider the rules of the Association, and to pass the necessary resolution, incorporating the local biancn. The rules were submitted and after a lengthy discussion were approved, ano the motion was carried seeking registration of the branch. Fifteen members signed the necessary requisition. The branch will be known as the Ho-kitika-Westland branch of Home Servicemen and Servicewomen, eligible members beffig all those men and women who have served for six consecu five months on home service. A number of matters affecting home servicemen, including problems of rehabilitation as it affects home servicemen, were discussed. It was announced that badges would be distributed to financial members as soon as the branch is duly registered. The local brancn will take in all the territory of t*he County of Westland. The executive committee will be of ten members, with the officers ex officio.

The sum of £2,182 fis 7d deposited in National War Savings at Hokitika last week was £2Ol 6s 7d over the weekly quota. A number of depositors made a special effort to lodge their savings before June 30.

The Gael is timed to arrive at Hoitika this evening and after discharge of her inward cargo will load timber for Wellington, probablv sailing tomorrow evening. •