LOCAL NEWS

Grey River Argus, 26 February 1949, Page 4

LOCAL NEWS

Bar conditions improved yesterday following Wednesday’s flood, and the Puriri which had been delayed by bad weather and the flooded state of the river, was able to sail for Nelson. The Kiwitea, after spending three days in the roadstead was able to berth yesterday morning.

For four weeks up to February 2, 1004 ounces of gold was won by the dredge of Wellington Alluvials, from 286,000 yards, in 536 hours.

A reduction in the speed limit in the built-up area south of the Australasian Hotel is to be sought from the Minister of Transport, the Hon. F. Hackett, through Mr J. B. Kent, M.P., during Mr Hackett’s visit to Greymouth. Arrangements are to be made for a deputation to meet the Minister. The Karoro Ratepayers’ and Citizens’ Association, which brought the question to Mr Kent’s notice, expresses its warm thanks to the Government, through the Lands Department for generous grants towards the cost of work done at Karoro Domain. A total of over £3OO had ‘been received* and letters of thanks are to be sent to the Lands Department for the valuable help given by the officers at Hokitika, and to the Government.

See the famous Standard Vanguard, full six passenger, <lB h.p. overhead valve motor, equipped with radio, airflow and temperature control, now on display at Union Garage, Herbert Street.—Advt.

The consolidated net profit of the British Tobacco Company (Aus.) Ltd., and its subsidiaries foi’ the year ended October 31, shows an increase of £4918 to £963,874, after providing £20,254 more for depreciation at £119,581. The usual interim quarterly dividend of 2 per cent,, has been declared.

The suggestion that a “special’’ train was used yesterday to enable about 100 visitors to the Masonic Convocation to reach Christchurch last evening, was denied last night by railway officials who pointed out that the train which left at 7.40 a.m. yesterday was the ordinary mixed goods and passenger train which runs six days a week to Otira. The only difference yesterday was that a connection was made through to Christchurch bv delaying a goods train from Arthur’s Bass tor an hour to enable the visitors to connect with it, and reach Christchurch about 5 p.m. There were three cars on the train, which maintained its ordinary schedule to Otira, and was slightly speeded up on the run from Arthur’s Pass to Springfield. This week-end will see two large parties travel by rail to Lake Mahinapua. To-day the Blackball-Ngahere excursion will take place to-morrow and trains from' Reef ton, Otira and Ross will convey an expected 2000 visitors to the lake on the occasion of the railways Dienic. To-day will be the first time for many years that the Blackball picnic will not be held at Cass Square Hokitika. <

Owing to the King and Queen not making their tour of New Zealand the people may-not see the warship “Vanguard” but call at the Union Garage, Herbert Street, and see the Standard “Vanguard”, built like a Battleship.—Advt. .

Milk producers in the Grey district have this week been addressed on their responsibilities by Mr T. A. Coulter, supervising dairy inspector of the Department of Agriculture, Wellington. Unless some producers attained the same high standard in their milking sheds that was general, they would have to step aside to allow new farmers to undertake the work of milk supplying. The service in the district, he. said, was generally good. Mr Coulter also addressed farmers at the Lyceum Hall, and was thanked on the motion of Mr F. G. Norton, who said the manner of his treatment of the subject was readily assimilated by those present.

Have you seen Jeff’s new bar ? Empire Hotel. Ross.—Advt.

On the occasion of her first sailing from Greymouth yesterday morning, the new Anchor Lincj vessel, the Puriri, had a minor mishap in the strong current which was running. As she was turning, the swinging rope broke when she was broadside on to the river, and then the stern line snapped while she was in the same position. The vessel consequently floated some distance downstream while still broadside on, but eventually her bow was brought round to westward and she proceeded safely to the bar and out to sea.

The February meeting of the Kaiata Women’s Institute was held in the schoolroom recently, Mrs Marsh presiding over a large attendance. Members "of the Dobson and Cobden Institutes were guests of the evening, winch took the form of a bring and buy. Two new members and a visitor were welcomed. Mrs Boyle read a letter from the English link, expressing appreciation of parcels received. Invitations were received from the Moana and Dobson Institutes to attend their respective birthday parties. Mrs Faulkner demonstrated the making of a patchwork cushion. Mrs Dobbin read the motto for the month. Mrs Whiley, of Dobson, was the winner of the mystery parcel. Two sketches were presented by the Kaiata Drama Circle, and the choir sang two numbers. A money box was presented to Baby Humm. Appreciation was expressed by two members who had been in hospital, for gifts of flowers and cakes. Competition winners were: Lady’s >iron, Mrs Cron 1, Mrs Faulkner'2, Mrs Eecker 3; shoulder spray: Mrs Faulkner 1, Mrs Marsh 2, Mrs Worsley 3. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Milne, Butler, Nicholson and Sweetman.