LOCAL & GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 15 August 1945, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

The return from the Slab Hut Creek dredge for the week ended August 10, was 59 ounces, from 24,400 yards in 144 hours.

Last week 19,042 tons of goods traffic passed eastward through the Otira tunnel, 'compared with 17,573 tons in the corresponding week last year anj 17,376 tons in 1943.

Join the crowd and be at the Hard' up and Back to Childhood Social Tonight (Wednesday). —Advt.

At a meeting yesterday morning the Westland Presbytery passed a resolution stating that while it recognised the need for women elders in special circumstances, after hearing a report of voting in congregations it recommended that a definite decision be postponed.

When discussing arrangements for the celebration of V-J Day, at the Old’ People’s Home, aJt a meeting of the Grey Hospital Board last evening, Mr. T. P'. Ryan jocularly suggested that an appeal should be made to hotels which in the past had generously donated whisky to the Home.

Be yourself and come to the Hardup and Back to Childhood Social Tonight .(Wednesday), at B.3o.—Advt.

Last week 252 towns attained their quotas of national savings. This number is reasonably in keeping with the totals recorded since the close of the Victory Loan appeal. All the principal centres were again successful. In each of the nineteen postal districts the full district objective was reached.

The weather report for the next 24 hours states:, “Heavy floods of fun and enjoyment at the M. 8.0.8. Social, To-night (Wednesday)”.—Advt.

Robert Ross, a miner, married, aged 25, of Taylorville, was admitted to the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning after an accident in the Wallsend State coal mine, in which the index finger of his right, hand was amputated with an axe, between the second and third joints. His condition last evening was reported to be satisfactory.

Slap Bang! White’s Big Winter Sale closes to-day (Wed.) at 5.30. Every article showing to be sold at half price and less. White’s Fashion Corner. —Advt.

An important announcement will be made to-morrow by the Secretary to the Westland Timber Workers’ Union, Mr F. L. Turley, as to action to be taken within a day or two in connection with the non-completion of the proposed new agreement governing the industry on the West Coast. It is reported that the organisation is contemplating a general cessation of operations.

The minimum hourly wage rates for employees covered by the New Zealand'Builders’ Labourers, Quarry Workers, Tunnellers and Genera) Labourers’ Award have been increased by 3*d, the country work board and lodging allowance was increase’’ to 6s a day, and the special country overtime rate was increased to lid an hour.

Because of the improved war situation the Armed’ Forces Appeal Board, which was to have met at Greymouth next week has cancelled its sitting. This has been done on instructions from Wellington, and other appeal boards have been similarlyinstructed. A number of men in the armed forces who have applied for release have been told that their cases have been held’ over. The R.N.Z.A.F. selection committee which was to have sat here to-morrow, has also cancelled its sitting till further notice.

' By courtesy of Air Marshal Sir Keith Park, two New Zealand airmen are flying a Mosquito of the latest operational type from India for exhibition in New Zealand, a journey of eight thousand miles, most of it across water. The pilot is Squadron Leader K. Q. S. Newman, D.F.C. and Bar of Hokianga. The navigator is Wing Commander T. De Lange, D.F.C. of Auckland. They will be away from the South East Asia Command for about a month. The aircraft will arrive in New Zealand within a few days. It will be able to land only at Whenuapai, Ardmore, Ohakea, Woodburne, and Wigram, but it will fly over each centre between north Auckland and Invercargill—P.A.

The Grey Hospital Board decided, at its monthly meeting last night, to relinquish its executive control of the District Health Stamp Committee. It was stated that the ladies on the committee had’ worked hard and were entitled to the executive position which the board had held for the last nine years. Mr. J l . E., A. Mc-< Keefry, Managing-Secretary of the Board resigne'd the secretaryship ■ of the committee, and a vote-, of thanks was extended to him for his work. It was stated Mi’ McKeefry had shouldered the burden, he had “carried the baby.” Mr. J. E. Stokes was elected to represent the Board on the committee.

“Out of the blue, I hear you calling me, co-ee, co-ee, co-ee!’’ Yes. but when you’re being called out of the “blues” after washday, it isn’t nearly so romantic. Perhaps you haven’t realised that you’re giving yourself unnecessary and hard work. But when you know that the Westland Laundry can take ovei’ youi' weekly wash, get your clothes just as clean, make them wear longer and save you money, then there’s no reason for continuing your own washing. We have three main services—Bagwash, Thrifty and Fully Finished—so choose the service which suites you best. You’ll find our work first class —and remember this—our modern methods do not cause as much wear and tear as the old-fashioned scrub board. ’Phone 136. The Westland Laundry Ltd., Depot: Sam McAra, Mackay Street.—Advt.

In the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, before Messrs J. M. Bunt and E. O. Henry, J’.sP., Edward Berryman, a seaman, aged 48, was charged that at Runanga on August 13, 1945, he stole from the dwelling house of James Grey, one pair of shoes, one wristlet watch, three shirts, one woollen sweater, one woollen pullover, and one raincoat, of a total value of £2l, the property of Alexander Grey. Accused was remanded in custody until August 20 on the application of Detective-Sergeant C. H. Davis.

The monthly meeting of the Ruatapu Women’s Institute was held recently. Miss Ada Growcott presided over a good attendance. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song, followed by the Aspirations, read by Mrs G. Oates. Mrs Reveley gave a report on the executive meeting at Hokitika. It was reported that a parcel of clothing has been forwarded to the Polish children’s camp. Mrs Shearer won the wandering shilling, and Mrs G. Oates the two social competitions. Mrs C. Wilson gained first place for the best bottle of preserves. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess, Mrs Shearer, and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

. A prophecy that’s coming truer every day! When Lord Craigavon visited this country, years and yeais ago now, he of course sampled oui toasted tobacco, and pronounced it good; ana' he added that in his opinion it had a great future before it. Since those days toasted has m ade such astonishing strides that it has outstripped all its competitors, and actually got on level terms with the imported' article! Everywhere throughout New Zealand, from the farthest North to the farthest South, from the East coast to- the West, and you’ll find ‘toasted’ on sale. There s a rare charm about this beautiful tobacco which differs from all others, not only in flavour and aroma, but in its comparative harmlessness, due to the toasting of the leaf and the consequent elimination of the mcotine in it. This ingenious and efficient process is the manufacturers own. The only genuine toasted brands are Gut Plug No. 10 (Fullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish. Pocket Edition. Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. If you want pure and wholesome tobacco, smoke toasted! It will never let you down.—Advt.