LOCAL & GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 24 November 1945, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

The Grey River Dredging in the fortnight ended November 0.. produced 41,555 ounces from 150,491 yards, in 250 hours. The Westport Coal Company’s net profit for the year was £6,713. Profit on the coal account was £436. Gross profit was £42,620, which includes a transfer from insurance accounts of £12,282. Last month 17,877 bales of wool were exported from New Zealand. Summer snip at Truman’s. Ladies’ tailored slack suits. Showing in plain and striped linens. Jacket worn in or out. Sizes 12 X.S.S.W. to O.S.—Truman’s Special week-end price 49/6. — Advt. The Industrial Manpower Appeal Committee, Christchurch, will now sit at Greymouth on Wednesday, December 5 and not on December 4 as previously decided. Returns from the Flunket Society’s Street Day in Greymouth yesterday totalled £l7l. ' The sale of roses brought in £7O 15s, which is an increase on last year’s returns. Be right on the spot for one of the new smart spotted frocks. Tailored with the always popular rever neck. Showing in pink/white, aqua/white navy/white and blue/white. Sizes S.S.W. to W. Truman’s special weekend price 49/6.—Advt. Members of the West Coast Alpine Club are to make an ascent of Mt. Davery to-morrow, undei’ Mr. it,. G. Panckhurst, weather permitting, and buses will leave the Post Office at 8.30 a.m. Last week-end three members ascended Mt. Oates in the Arthur’s Pass area, Messrs R. Warburton, H. Ashufst and D. Studholme, who all are experienced climbers.