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Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6671, 26 July 1928, Page 8

The unusual sight of a flock of 20 or more seagulls heading inland, was observed from Palmerston North yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Vernon Eecd .will have charge of the London and New Zealand Bank Bill when the measure reaches the Legislative Council, states our Parliamentary correspondent.

A Dunedin message states that the Otago branch of the United Party has yet to decide between Mr. Jno. Loudon and Mr. J. P. Walls (the Mayor of Mosgiel) as the party’s elect for the Chalmers’ seat.

An announcement that satisfactory arrangements had now been made to carry out the revaluation of Horowhenua County and a start had been made on the work was made by the Minister in charge of the Valuation Department, the Hon. A. D. M'Lcod, in the House yesterday, in reply to Sir. W. H. Field -XOtakx).

The Otago Cricket Association has passed a resolution against the bringing out of an English team in 1929-30, The second death under an anaesthetic in Napier within a week occurred at the Napier Hospital on Monday when Eosie Meta, a Maori girl, aged 16, a pupil of tho Hukarere School, died under an operation for goitre. At an inquest a formal verdict in accordance with tho medical evidence was delivered.

A Canberra message states that following conferences between tho Government and the Broadcasting Company the Federal Cabinet has' adopted a policy under which one company will supply programmes for the whole’ of Australia. Belay stations will be established in country centres enabling small sets to hear city programmes.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for Couchs. Colds. Influenza.