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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 265, 8 October 1940, Page 6

Emu Chicks at Zoo. Eight emu chicks have been hatched at the Auckland Zoo. There were ten eggs originally, and an SO per cent, success is regarded as remarkably good in zoo history. Frosts in Wairarapa. After a fairly long spell of freedom from frosts, the Wairarapa had two sharp visitations on Sunday and yesterday morning. On Sunday morning a frost of 9.1 degrees was registered, and yesterday one of 4.5 degrees. Earth Tremor Recorded. Palmerston North, Foil ding, Woodville and adjacent districts, as well as Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, experienced a double earth tremor at 1.25 p.m. yesterday. The intensity of the visitation in Palmerston North was slight, the shakes being followed by a swaying motion. A Dannevirke report, says the tremor was of considerable intensity, but no damage has been reported. Inquiry Sought. A petition is being presented to Parliament bv Mr William Stuart Wilson, of Wellington,' praying “that a competent tribunal be set up to investigate the reasons that so many industries which commercial men and others, during the past 25 years, desired to establish in this country, have been sabotaged and hindered in their development to the detriment of the inhabitants of this country and the Empire generally.” Linton Hill Deviation.

The Main Highways Board has advised the Wellington Automobile Association that funds are available for the completion of the Linton hill deviation and as soon - as steel is available for a small bridge which forms part of the deviation the work will proceed. Mr E. Palliser, at last night’s meeting of the association’s executive, said this was the worst hill between Wellington and Palmerston North; possibly between Wellington and Auckland. Cornwall Scout Decoraticn.

The Dominion headquarters at Wellington of the Boy Scout movement have received advice from imperial headquarters, London, that the Cornwall Scout Decoration, scouting’s highest award, has been given to Scout Stanley Cole, aged 17, at present in the Wellington Hospital. The award was made to him for heroic and cheerful endurance of suffering. Scout Cole has been in hospital for the last five years. In that time lie has undergone more than 20 major, and a similar number of minor operations. Decently lie had a leg amputated. His cheerfulness, fortitude, and courage arc stated to have impressed all those with whom he has come into contact. Value to New Zealand.

“It may seem strange that a young leader lias been withdrawn from his position, but if the war arena should move from west to east, he will ho of tremendous value to New Zealand,” said Mr Hector Bolitlio, th e N c " r Zea ‘ land author and journalist, in a talk broadcast from Daventry last night on Marshal Sir' Cyril Newall, GovernorGeneral designate of New Zealand. After dealing with Sir Cyril's career; which be described as one full of action and packed with great knowledge and experience, Mr Bolitlio said that it was most fitting that New Zealand, which had done more proportionately in its air effort than any other Empire country, should now have the advantage of that experience. Mr Bolitlio said that in an interview lie had asked Sir Cyril what he thought of New Zealand. His reply was: “Frankly, my wife and I have longed to go to New Zealand. I knew many New Zealanders in the last war and I know many in this. . I like their courage ancl directness.”

Death After Accident. _Mr Frederick G-eorge Paulsen, carrier, of 59 Taonui Street, passed away in the Palmerston North Hospital yesterday. Ho suffered fractures of both legs when he was involved in a collision with a motor-car driven by Mrs Porter, of Avtapuni, on September 7. Mr Paulsen was walking across Main Street when the accident occurred. Theft of Roses. The Rangitikei Tree-planting and Preservation Society was recently presented with several sections of land leading to the Marton Jockey Club’s property for beautifying purposes, and planted flowering and native shrubs and about 800 roses. .Evidently there are persons who consider that the roses would help to beautify their own properties, as several rose trees have been taken from the reserves. The Correct Title.

The correct description of the municipality of Palmerston North was pointed out by Mr H. P. Lawry, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, when the civic authorities were described by a departmental officer in an information as “The Mayor, councillors and burgesses of Palmerston North.” The information‘was amended by _ changing the term “burgesses” to “citizens,” this being the correct form in view of the fact . that Palmerston North- is now a city and no longer a borough. Reaction Tc Earthquake. The sharp effect of seismological disturbances upon animals has been noted on many occasions. Yesterday afternoon, when an earthquake occurred at Palmerston North, a local household had the opportunity to witness animals’ reaction to the tremor. A cat made a hurried movement from a fence where it lay basking in the sun, to seek the solace of human company : a dog lazily sleeping, in a motor-shed quickly emerged into the open, and a budgerigar which resposed on a shelf fluttered nervously to the ground when the jolt came. American Presidency. The opinion that Mr Roosevelt would have little difficulty in defeating his Republican rival, Mr W. Willkie, hi the forthcoming election for the United States Presidency was expressed by Judge J. Olney, of San Bernadino. Southern California, who is visiting New Zealand. Judge Olney said that Mr Willkie, through indecision on many important questions, had lost ground, while Mr Roosevelt had gained through giving his opinions clearly and outspokenly, allowing no opportunity for misinterpretation. Session of Parliament.

It is expected that the present sitting of Parliament will finish at the end of this week. The main business will be the debate on the Excess Profits Tax Rill, which will be opened tonight by the Minister of Finance. Otner business to come before the House includes the Shops and Offices Amendment Bill, containing a provision giving the Arbitration Court power to fix the opening and closing hours of shops; a Termites Bill, dealing with the control of the white ant pest; and a Native Purposes Bill. A Bill is also to be introduced providing pensions for men of the mercantile marine who suffer disability as a result of enemy action and for their dependants. This will bo similar to tlreexisting pensions legislation for the' armed forces. \