LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 15 August 1944, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

For riding a cycle without a light on Gresson Street on the evening of August 2, David Murland, was convicted and fined 10s. with 10s. costs, at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth, yesterday.

West Coast members of the latest draft of N.Z.E.F. personnel who have arrived in New Zealand, who arrive home this week, are as follows: —Pte. Jenkins, George William, Westport; S/Sgt. McNeur, Archibald, Westport; .Fte. Phillips, William Leslie, Hokitika; Dvr. Dunn, John Malcolm, Hokitika.

Ladies, be in at the final days of White’s Winter Fashion Sale. Every article guaranteed good and they are cheap.—Advt.

The manager of the Liverpool Mine, Mr. Albert Smith, was overcome by gas, while conducting an inspection in the mine yesterday morning. Oxygen and medical treatment for two hours was necessary before he completely recovered. An underviewer, Mr. 1. Mossop, who accompanied the manager, was not affected by the gas.

Don’t join in a senseless crush to secure Towels. Send 15/- to H. Harner, Kumara, and you’ll get post free, a pair of the best value White Towels. —Advr.

The s.s. Karepo sailed at 8.30 o’clock last evening, with coal tor Wellington. The s.s. Kiwitea was due last evening from Auckland to load coal for Wellington. The m.v. Karu is expected to sail with timber tor Wellington on Thursday. The s.s. Rata is due to-day to load for Castlecliff. The s.s. Pakura is expected to-, morrow to load coal for Miramar.

Petrie Avenue no longer remains a reminder of the day when Greymouth was apprehensive of air raids as Japanese forces raced down the Western Pacific. The slit trenches in the area alongside the railway have not only been filled in, but subjected to the levelling effects of a grader, and before the end of the Summer the avenue will doubtless have it green sward restored.

Encouraged by the third day of successive sunshine, whitebaiters made their first general appearance yesterday and the banks of the Grey River, particularly the Cobden* side, were thoroughly explored, in a majority of cases for the most favourable “possy.” Though catches up to a couple of pints were reported, it is apparent, that whitebait are not plentiful ia the river yet.

Wanganui patriotic zone has collected its quota for the current National Patriotic Fund Board (£16,853). So far £17,000 has been subscribed, it was pointed out at a meeting of tne City Patriotic Committee that collection of patriotic moneys was a continuing duty, and although the quota had been reached the intention was to continue with the patriotic effort. — Press Assn.

A fairly large draft of soldiers of the Third Division has returned from the Pacific. Most of the men are to enter essential industry, others are on furlough, and there are some medical cases. The men are being held at Papakura Military Camp before being sent to their home centres. The draft was accompanied by a number of nursing sisters, members of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps, and a small naval detachment.—P.A.

Last Saturday was the ninetieth anniversary of the well-known Waipu Scottish migration and settlement, 37 miles from Whangarei. Those Scottish people who had emigrated to Nova Scotia and then, in three ships built, by themselves, had come to New Zealand, formed Waipu settlement from which spread a large section of the pioneers of the Northland. The migration of the Nova Scotians, unaei the leadership of Rev. Norman McLeod, is regarded as one of the outstanding events in the history of the Empire Trees which were recently sent from Nova Scotia were planted on Saturday as a central gathering to commemorate the 9Utn. anniversary of the landing. Two women representing the five survivors of those who formead the party of immigrants, planted six of the trees, and a representative Of descendants of the pioneers planted the others. Tncti’s “Goodbye”—one of the most nonufar songs of the early part of this century and sung by all the most famous sopranos. Audiences all over K™ world thrilled to th® strains “Goodbye fo r I . ever ’’ tver’’ 1 to*washto sav “goodbye foi ever, to via dav drudgery. No longer is it necesIX to tire yourself out over the wash-tub when for a few shillings vou can send all your washing to the Westland Laundry and have it returned to you perfectly laundered. Take the Westland Laundry No 2 Thriftv Service for instance—lBlbs. work fully Snlshed for only 5/This works out at the equivalent of 8 sheets 9 pillowslips, 9 towels, 6 Xn towels 3 tablecloths—the averhousehold’s fortnightly wash at L S ’Phone 136. Westland Uund*Ltd. Depot: 27 Albert St. —Advt.

The Greymouth bar after remaining comparatively stable for some time, has suffered a further serious deterioration, two feet having been lost in the depth of water, as a result 01 shoaling. Soundings taken yesterday showed a depth at low water of compared with 14 ft. recently. Tne diminished depth extends right across the bar, and as a result the larger vessels working the port, will again be compelled to operate with smaller cargoes.

Enrolment in the evening classes still continues, with the result that the membership of these, over the whole range, has definitely strengiiened, stated the Principal of the Greymouth Technical High School, Mr. W .M. Stewart, in his report to the Board of Governors last evening. Attendances at some classes represents rather a lower proportion of the enrolment than should be the case, ne continued, but this is by no means general throughout. The term holidays for the evening school and for the Manual Centres will be the same as for the Technical High School, except in the case of one or two evening classes which will be continued in preparation for specific examinations.

A suggestion that the establishment of a co-operative dairy in Greymoutn supplying the town and schools was rh e only solution to the problems of milk suppliers was made by Mr. M. Minehan, a member of a deputation which discussed with Hon. J. O’Brien (Minister of Transport) yesterday problems of milk supply in the Grey district. Members ot the deputation had stated that milk had been sent to Christchurch from Hokitika at the same time that milk was being brought from Christchurcn for Greymouth town supply. It was explained that this was because of a long-term contract between, a Hokitika supplier and a Christchurch dairy. One Greymouth vendor hact bought 1,500 gallons of milk from Christchurch since June 15. Cream was also being sent from Hokitika to Dunedin. Mr. O’Brien agreed that a co-operative system would be a good thing.

Eighty-two young footballers arrive next Monday in Greymouth to take part in the annual Seddon Shield Rugby competition of the primary schools of the d stricts of Marlborough, Golden Bay, Buller and Westland. For all of these billets have to be provided, and the Primary Schools Sports Assn, is making an urgent appeal to, the residents of the town and district to assist in. the accommodat on of the visitors. A number of residents already have undertaken to provide I billets, but the majority of the boys are not yet provided for. Each fourth year this district is called on in this way, whilst the schoolboys of Westland in the other years are billeted at the other centres, where the ’ competition is held. All residents prepared to ass'st are requested to advise the headmasters of the local schools, by phone or otherwise, as soon .as possible. The tournament will continue from Tuesday till Saturday of next week, with games, morning and afternoon each day at Rugby Park. Last year Marlborough won the final from Buller. The standard of play is generally high and is expected on this occasion to be equal to the best of former years.