THE CENSUS ?

Grey River Argus, 20 September 1945, Page 4

THE CENSUS ?

One pig, one wife—a kid that howls, One Ma-in-law —and fifteen fowls. A kid’s a fool, and don’t need school, And I don’t work —not as a ru| oWe cook with heat, and wash with The toilet’s good as Ma just bought The fowls have laid nine thousand And G the ’beer I drink is FORD’S — by kegs.

The Manpower Office, Greymouth, un to yesterday, had received 24 applications for release of members of the Armed Forces. Two are from members of the Navy, and seven from members of the R.N.Z.A.F. One of the latter has been struck out, as the reservist’s occupation does not come within specified categories. Thirteen applications have been received for release of men in the Army in New Zealand, two having been approved and one declined. Two applications have been received for the release of soldiers serving overseas. Single Grey Army Blankets 14/9 each, post free, from H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt. A book that breaks the New Zealand regulations as to morals is not to be allowed into the Dominion. It is an American novel, called “Foreever Amber,” and is stated to be a “best seller.” This novel has for some time been banned in the Commonwealth of Australia. It is now being prohibited from entry into New Zealand. The decision to this effect, by the Customs Department has been communicated to the New Zealand' booksellers. The book is described as a publication that gives prominence to sex, and that, therefore, cannot be imported’ under import licenses for printed books. There are no copies of “Forever Amber” in New Zealand, except a few that had been brought in from the United States. A English edition was to have been published at the end of last month. Under the Custom’s decree, any copies of it on the way from England will presumably be seized on arrival in this country.

“Something came and got me in the spring!” That spring cleaning bug, of course. Well this year, make light work of your , spring cleaning—send those curtains, drapings, blankets and eiderdowns to the Westland Laundry. We specialise in washing and tinting curtains to just the right colour —and you can safely leave them to us. And those blankets and eiderdowns will receive very expert attention —being washed in lux—our modern methods of washing and quick drying help to retain their original softness and fluffiness. Prices are most reasonable. ’Phone 136. Depot: Sam McAra, Mackay Street. The Westland Laundry Limited.—Advt.

Mention of “The Perishable,” a goods train with passenger accommodation attached, which runs at night between Christchurch and Greymouth, brought smiles to the faces of the railwaymen present at Monday’s sitting of the Railways Industrial Tribunal. “It is a perishable in more ways than one, particularly in winter,” said Mr. C. L. Hardy, advocate for the service organisations. “It takes from 8 o’clock at night until about 10 o’clock the next morning sometimes to get to the end of its journey, and there is no means of refreshment en route lor the passengers.” “I have been perished on it myself,” remarked Mr. E. Casey, Government representative on the tribunal. The chairman, Mr. W. F. Stilwell, S.M.: An elimination test for the passengers ?