Protection of Industries

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 194, 18 July 1941, Page 4

Protection of Industries

A remit urging that key industries be placed under adequate armed protection was carried at the annual conference of the Farmers' Union yesterday. During the debate several delegates quoted instances where they considered this protection was not being afforded at present. Road Cleared of Debris.

It was learned this morning that all the debris which came down with the slip in the Manawatu Gorge early last Monday morning has been cleared away. Minor damage was done to the road and it will be necessary to re-seal this part. The handrails, to replace those carried away, will be erected earlv next week.

Selwyn Centenary. , The commemoration throughout New Zealand of the centenary of the arrival in Australia and New Zealand of Bishop Selwyn is advocated by the Wellington Diocesan Synod, which adopted a resolution to that, effect yesterday. The 100th anniversary of the arrival of Bisl-> > Selwyn falls next year, on May 6, tue day before Ascension Day. "The Lone Wolf."

An amateur cracksman who styles himself "The Lone Wolf is at work in Auckland. On a recent night he, and probably some ot his companions in crime, broke into offices at the top of Symonds Street and attacked the safe, but did not get it open. The following typewritten note was left on the safe: "Leave the monev next time, —(signed) The Lone Wolf.*" Fatal Caravan Fire.

A Cambridge message' states that the 13-months-old daughter of Mr and Mrs T. H. Nicholl was burned to death when a caravan in which she was asleep caught fire and wa,s destroyed at Fencourt. The caravan was outside a house where Mr Nicholl, who is a carpenter, was making alterations. The couple also lost £4O in 'notes. Efforts to reach the child were unsuccessful.

Aliens on The Land. A suggestion from South Taranaki that during the period of the war and for some time thereafter, in the interests of the Dominion and particularly of the soldiers serving overseas, some restrictive legislation be enacted to prevent the' transfer of land titles to aliens, was referred to the Dominion executive for inquiry at the annual conference of the Farmers' Union yesterday.

Reserve Bank Funds. The sterling exchange funds of the Reserve Bank last Monday stood at £19.606,924. a decrease for the week of £64,575. The bank's net overseas assets at £19.596,106 have decreased by £53.512. The note issue totalled £21.614,584, a decrease of £57,025. Advances to the State Marketing Department at £5,457,,'394 have "decreased by £67.909, while advances to the State lor ether purposes remain unchanged at £13,500,000. Gift For President Roosevelt. The Government is making a gift to President Koosovelt of a set of the official Centennial publications. The volumes will bo handed to the President by the Prime Minister on .his forthcoming visit to the United States. Similar sets will also be presented to Mr Cordell Hull (Secretary of State). Mr Stimson (Secretary of War), Colonel Knox (Secretary of the Navy), and to Mr Mackenzie King (Prime Minister of Canada).

25 Years After. A few days ago there was handed over in Palmerston North by the person who fashioned it an extra identification disc which was made on the Western Front in the Great War—and a remarkable coincidence lies behind the story. In 1916 Mr W. Franks, of Cuba Street, then a gunner, was engaged in punching out oval-shaped extra identification discs for tving round soldiers' wrists. A Zealand soldier, Private C. Corlett, asked for his, biit it was not quite finished. Gunner Franks said he would give itj to the other the next time they met. 'Pile disc was duly finished and Gunner | Franks tied it .to his own wrist and went to his gun position, where a shell penetrated the sandbags round the gun-pit and exploded, part of the extra disc being blown away. Later, Gunner Franks's hand had to be amputated and he was iuvalided back to New Zealand, but he retained the disc. On Saturday last Mr C. Corlett (who went to school in Carterton with Mr Franks) met the latter for the first time since they parted on the Western Front and the disc, was delivered to him—2s years after it was ordered.

Factory Worker Injured. Mr D. A. Dunne, of Foxton, an employee at the wpolpack factory there, was admitted to the Paimerston North Hospital late last night as the result of having his arm caught in some machinery. It was found necessary to amputate the Jimh. Mr Dunne, who is reported to he dangerously ill, is also suffering from shock.

Air Force Requirements. "Provided the men are of the right type, it is not necessary for applicants for the Air Force to have passed the •matriculation examination," stated Squadron-Leader A. C. McArthur, who is visiting Palmerston North, in an interview to-day. "The main thing is to get men of the right type and the Air Force will then give them the training to bring them up to the required standard."

I Brightening the Post Office. Brightly painted barrels containing young trees yesterday were placed at several points about the Chief Post Office iii Palmerston North, members of the staff having been engaged in a commendable effort to beautify the surroundings of the office. Tubs which previously contained such mundane things as bolts have been painted bright red and, filled with suitable soil, have had native trees planted in them, most of these being koromikos. Several varieties are "under test" in an endeavour to secure the most suitable native tree, if such trees can be induced to make a satisfactory showing. Wool and Meat.

For the sake of economic stability now, and to preserve intact our productive resources for the future, it is necessary to consider wool and meat together, and work out a scheme under which tho State will accept the financial responsibility for the normal exportable surplus as determined in the light of the new agreement with the United Kingdom Government, says the Financial Statement. The schedule of meat prices is at present under consideration and will be discussed with representatives of the industry. Broadly, it can be said that the arrangements made will give the industry a measure of financial security that will enable it to carry on successfully. Sale of Uniforms.

"Tho sale or supply in any other way of uniforms, badges, and emblems of any of His Majesty s torces may tor the future only be made if the transaction is authorised by a competent authority," states the Acting-Prime Minister. "Regulations giving the Government power adequately to control the position have been published in a Gazette. The restrictions apply to uniforms, badges, and emblems of the Emergency Reserve Corps, a fire brigade, or ambulance service," said Mr Nash. "There is no restriction, however, on wearing an ornament by any woman or girl when in civilian dress of any naval, military, or air force badge, or any miniature or brooch designed to imitate such a badge, provided it dees not exceed one-half the size of the original badge." Correct Address Essential.

The Minister of Defence has emphasised the necessity lor ensuring that correct addresses l>e given to facilitate the delivery of cables, letters, and parcels to New Zealand airmen serving overseas. "Complaints have been received that parcels, letters, and cables addressed to New Zealand airmen serving overseas, particularly in Canada, are being unduly delayed in transit or not reaching their destinations. In many cases investigations reveal that the trouble is due to insufficient or incorrect addresses. The correct method of address for New Zealand airmen overseas is as follows: Number, N.Z.123,456; rank, Sergeant; name, Brown; initials, J. .1.; trade, Observer; care of (a) Royal Canadian Air Force, headquarters, Jackson's Buildings, Ottawa. Canada; or (b) New Zealand High Commissioner, 415 Strand, London, WC2; or (c) R.A.F., Middle East., Cairo.