LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 28 June 1947, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

As from July 10, the radio manufacturing industry in New Zealand is to be delicensed.

The Inangahua County Council decided’ to revise its burial fees to cover overtime payments on Saturdays and Sundays. The clerk reported that the council was losing money on burials on Saturdays and holidays in that the fee of 30/- did not cover overtime.

No less than 10.95 inches of rain fell in the Kokatahi-Koiterangi district this week. The fall on Monday evening was 5.05 inches, 0.75 inches on Thursday, and 5.15 inches on Wednesday.

Though further snow fell on the Lewis Pass route yesterday, it remains open for traffic. The Public Works Department advise that the road is negotiable, but that the surface is very slippery, and chains are required on vehicles. The Otira Gorge remains blocked.

Farmers are notified in this issue that appeals for additional fertiliser for the 1947-48 rationing year on the grounds of hardship are again being given consideration. Appeals must be lodged with the chairman of the local Fertiliser Committee by July 19.

The trawlers, Mahuta and Nile, put to sea yesterday. It was their first trip for some time. The Nile returned to port at 2 p.m. with a small catch. The sea was choppy, and it was blowing a gale off-shore.

It was reported yesterday that Mr Neame, of Wainihinihi, was taking over the Buck’s Head Hotel, Taylorville, to-morrow, from the present licensee, Mr Charles Stone. Word has now been received, however, that the transfer will not take place till July 21.

Farmers are being notified that appeals for additional fertiliser on the grounds of hardship are being given consideration. Appeals must be lodged with the chairman of local fertilise!' committee by July 19. This applies to fertiliser for use in the 194748 rationing year.

The Greymouth Harbour Board’s dredge Mawhera returned yesterday from Nelson. The crew report a good trip down the coast, though a deal of wind was experienced.

Visitors for the Omoto races reported on arrival yesterday from Christchurch that when they left the city was experiencing rain and sleet. Up to 9 a.m. three inches ot snow fell at Arthur’s Pass. Cold conditions later indicated that a snow fall continued during the day.

Injuries sustained by Jim Wright have resulted in his withdrawal from to-night's contest wVth Otto Kuss at the Greymoutn Town Hail, and he will be substituted by Paul Boesch, who will fly down from Wellington to-day for the contest. Both wrestlers are drawcards and are sure to please the crowd expected at tonight’s bout. Kuss will be remembered for his grand showing against Earl McCready on previous meeting, while Boesch is a most popular drawcard on all occasions.

The compulsory .power cut-offs in the Greymouth residential area and in the Runanga and Reefton townships during the past three weeks, ceased yesterday, being replaced by ; voluntary saving similar to that practiced by business people. The three hours’ shut-down daily of the gold dredges will continue, this- being a voluntary arrangement on the part of the companies. With the lifting of complete shut-downs on Saturdays, normal broadcasting hours will be restored, and matinees which nave commenced at 4 p.m. will revert to 2 p,m.