TOURIST TRAFFIC

Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1932, Page 5

TOURIST TRAFFIC

NEGLECTED IN N.Z.

GOVERNMENT POLICY OPPOSED.

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THE HERMITAGE, December 4

The value of the tourist traffic to the Dominion from the point of view of the circulation of new moneyyAvas stressed by numerous speakers,. ,at. a function at The Hermitage, Mount Cook. The gathering comprised representatives of various organisations interested in the tourist business, and borough and county councils, of Public Works Department, and shipping, railway and transport interests.

' The policy of the Government in consigning its publicity efforts to a few hostels, under its control, mainly in the North Island, ’ Avas strongly condemned, the speakers stressing the need for a more intensive campaign particularly overseas, to make known the scenic beauties Avhich the Dominion possesses.

The opinion was expressed that the politicians of the day are paying too much attention to the primary industries Avhile the greatest asset that the country possesses is being neglected The marked falling off in the tourist traffic in the South Island was attributed to the cutting out of a direct shipping service between Australia tand the Bluff, the need of united efforts to have this service reinstated being strongly urged. The gathering consisted of upwards of two hundred, drawn from all parts of the South Island.

A splendid programme of entertainment has beep provided, the visitors being afforded ample opportunity to view the splendour of the Alps. EiNGL\NT>—First Innings. Sutcliffe, not out ... ... 116 Wyatt, l.b.Av., b Grimmett 38 Hammond, not out 87 Extras 11 Total for one wicket 252 Fall of wickets: 1 for 112.

BRADMAN AND FUTURE TESTS.

SYDNEY, December 4

The “Sydney Sun” publishes a. statement, based on a cable allegedly sent by Warwick Armstrong to a London newspaper, to the effeot that, his doctors* reports .render Don Bradman’s appearance in the second: Test or in any of the Test series doubtful. Although Bradman’is health is not causing immediate anxiety, a form oi anaemia is suspected, which may nece'ssitata a- rest from the strain of big cricket.

Another suggestion is Mailey should he impressed for coming Tests.

the test commented on. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m) LONDON, December 4. Newspapers are full of “Ex-tester’s” eonitributiore opining that England’s chances of regaining the ashes are bnigbest. McCabe, Bradman, and Fingleton are tributed as likely to play an important part for Australia. Woolley and Hendren predict that the present innings will' realise six hundred runs.

The latter regrets the omission of Ironmonger, who “may be the woirld s worst bat and fielder, but who does make you .play for every run.”

BRADMAN FOR NEXT TEST. SYDNEY December 5, The Board of Control .announces that the medical report indicates* that there is every prospect of Bradman playing in the second, test.

grimmett STRAINS SIDE. SYDNEY, December 5. Grimmett strained his right sl ' d ® when bowling on Saturday He had massage treatment during weekend, and is expected to be fit f°r today. Light rain fell during the nign but not enough to affect the wicket Referring to a suggestion that he play in th e test, Arthur Mailey stated “I have no wish 'to play- Even if d id I would hot be eligible.”

NELSON V. MARLBOROUGH. BLENHEIM, December 3. In the Hawke Cup Match, Marlborough’s effort to avert an inning defeat was unsuccessful. The tail , enders made a good stand in a forlorn hope, but the sum total of their efforts was to raise the total to 127, Nelson thus winning by an innings and 98 runs. Hill plaved a merry knock for 38 not o„t. Robinson made 16. , Freeman did most damage, taking 6 wickets. Newman and McGirr did not bowl.

OTAGO BEAT HAWKE’S BA\. DUNEDIN, December 3. The match between Otago and Hawke’s Bav was won by the home side bv five wickets. Otago’s innings dosed for 311, Dunning scoring 28. lteaney’s figures were 6 for 81, and Elliott took 2 for 36. Hawke’s Bay, after a had start, scored 210 in theii} second innings, Browne, scoring 42 in 40 minutes, O’Brien 45, Finlayson 45. Elliott 24 end Konnev not out 33. Badeock took ;; for 51, and again was Otago’s best bowler, and Dickinson took 2 for 37. Otago, who were left 71 minutes in which to score 72 for a win, made the required runs with 20 minutes to spare, but lost 5 " wickets in the process. Knight (25) was the highest scorer Browne howled excellently to take three for 18,