LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 24 May 1947, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At Hokitika this afternoon two grand Rugby trial matches, the pick of the West Coast Rugby players in action. Be wise, be early for this Rugby treat. —Advt.

Approximately 400 tons of onions have been dehydrated at the Internal Marketing Division’s dehydration factory in Riccarton from March 24 to May 16. The onions have been dehydrated for use by J Force and other units of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan, and will be shipped from Lyttelton some time next month.

Ample seating accommodation at Cass Square, Hokitika, for the Rugby trial matches this afternoon. See the pick of the Coasters in action from Inangahua to Weheka. Coast team to play Canterbury on June 2, will be selected following these trials.—Advt.

To grant reciprocity to the United States, which has passed similar legislation which will favour New Zealanders, the Patents and Designs (United States of America) Regulations, 1947, were gazetted last night. The regulations extend the time up to August 8 in which Americans whose overseas rights had not expired on September 8, 1939, may apply for patents in Nev/ Zealand. Similar privileges are extended under the Boykin Act to New Zealanders, whose rights had not expired on September 8, 1939, and who wish tn apply for patents in the United States. —Press Assn.

All roads lead to Hokitixa this afternoon for the Rugby trials. Special buses leave Greymouth. Railcar services also. Don’t miss these two ’great games.—Advt

The discovery that bags of English mail for New Zealand had been pillaged on board the Blue Star liner, Australian Star, during her voyage between London and Auckland was made when the ship berthed yesterday. About 200 bags of letter and parcel mail were interfered with. The bags had been cut open and had afterwards been tied up again. It is believed that the crime occurred on the high seas, as the bags were stowed in a hold which was not opened until the ship berthed here. U,ntil a full check has been made, the postal authorities cannot say how much of the mail matter is missing. The Australian Star came from London via Panama. — P.A.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train arrangements. in connection with the King’s Birthday Holiday and Football Match at Greymouth.—Advt.