LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 6 April 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“Local government affairs compare equally favourably with those in any town of its size in New Zealand. Wo are, however, an unsatisfied community, and I am yet unsatisfied myself.” —The Mayor, Mr J. E. Holmes, at the meeting of burgesses in the Town Hall last night.

Instructions have boon received by local railway officials directing that the temporary railway line between Jtust Lane and Walton (Street, alongside the embankment, be lifted so that control of the strip of land can be handed over as a right-of-way to the Whangarei Borough Council on. the 24th inst. Mr L. Hanlon, the official meteorologist at Whangarci, reports that for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. today, 1.38 inches *of rain had fallen. The rainfall since April 2, was 1.98 inches. At 11 o’clock this morning the barometer stood at 29.9. It has been fairly steady for some days, but is now falling slightly.

David Meikle’s New Stores are selling large reels of best No. 40 Black and White Cottons (usually 9d reel) 'for 3d reel, or 2/11 dozen. Each reel has 500 yards of best machine cotton on it. Sylko in all shades is I/O doz., and Buttorcloth (really a good heavy muslin) is 1/11 dozen yards. Phone is 575, 235

Au inquiry made of the hospital authorities at 3 p.m. today elicited the information that C. Regan, the injured jockey, has slightly improved.

A special message to the “Northern Advocate” states that three burglaries occurred in Auckland on Monday night and no fewer than four have been report'd since.

If he wore elected to the Mayoralty, said Cr. Timewell last evening, it would mean unfortunately that there would be no Mayoress, but, he added amid applause, he felt perfectly satisfied that there was some lady in Whangarei who would act as Mayoress. 1 Yesterday’s express to Auckland was delayed fot two hours at WhangaiTci owing to an extra car jumping the rails when being shunted. The mishap caused damage to tho electrically controlled points and necessitated repair work before the train could proceed. On Friday evening, in the Y.M.C.A., members of the Kiwi Club will hold a meeting preliminary to starting the hockey season. It is expected that hockey will gain a big fillip this season as a result of increased popularity of the game inspired by the visit of the Indian Army team last year.

At the Auckland Police Court, Walter Hodgson was charged with selling documents entitled “The Path of Power,” which encourages violence and lawlessness, contrary to the provisions of the War Regulations Continuance Act. After a lengthy hearing judgment was reserved.—Press Assn.

Tho grand display of fashion which is to be held in tho Town Hall on Friday afternoon and evening will be enhanced by the provision of musical programmes containing instrumental and vocal items. The narade of mannequins will be especially chic and the menfolk of Whangarei will find much of interest to them.

Entries received by Mr R. R. Roseman today for the Maungatapcre Sports to be held on Easter Monday

wore quite satisfactory as far as the axemen’s events were concerned, but

as some expected nominations for the cup and other races had not come to hand, Mr Roseman decided to accept further entries until tomorrow at 5 o’clock, when the lists will close definitely. The heavy rain combined with a high spring tide caused flooding of the low-tying area near the Whangarei railway station today. So far no damage to any part of the North Auckland railway has been reported, but some anxiety was felt at Hikurangi lest one of the coal mines should bo flooded to any extent. The Hikurangi Coal Company’s mine is not affected.

“Almost human” characterises the work of sheep dogs when competing at trials, and an opportunity of witnessing these sagacious animals in -operation will oe afforded Whangarei rml district residents tomorrow and Friday, at Mr D. J. Finis yson’s paddock, at Kamo, when the annual trials of the Whangarei County Sheep Dog Trials Club will be held. The location is within easy distance of Whangarei and those who have Thursday after noon as the half-holiday should journey to the scene and enjoy an educative outing. At Port Nelson the other day a fox terrier had a few minutes ’ sport that will doubtless remain one of his cherished memories for the rest of his life (says the “Mail”). A young dolphin which had apparently been injured in the nose ran ashore. A man picked the fish up, brought it round to the main wharf and dropped it into the wafer again. It did not dive, but remained swimming on the surface, and a fox terrier leaped into the water in hot pursuit. The dog’s efforts-to climb on to the porpoise’s back were very amusing. He could gain no foothold on the slippery surface.

Interest in the forthcoming municipal elections in Whangarei is increasing and there is a good deal of speculation regarding who will aetually go to the poll. It is understood that there will be five members of the Council who will not stand again, and that the four who will probably seek re-election are Crs. Tibbits, Brainsby, Rust and Meikle. Amongst those who have boon approached, but have declined nomination, are Messrs L. W. Nelson, J. S. Dent, E. G. Hosking and R. IT. Harrison. Mr J. E. Henderson has stated that he will stand, and Mr S. J. Bothell’s name has been mentioned. Cr. A. D. Jack i,s a likely candidate for election to the Whangarei Harbour Board, and Cr. F. Higginson for the Hospital Board.

The time for acceptance of nominations for handicap events at the Portland Sports has been extended till Friday rtext, Bth inst. 319

Eemaining frock bargains on view at our Kamo Road Store.—Dobson’s Drapery. I Those suffering from varicose ulcers, eczema, piles, and sores of all kinds, are strongly recommended to try OuRal, a local product which the maker guarantees will cure any of the above See advertisement. 365 New stocks of good heavy Towels, in coloured and white, have just arrived at Wilson’s, Lower Cameron Street. These arc shown with red, blue, helio. and pink fancy stripes. Prices for coloured Torveis: 1/9, 2/(5, 2/11, 3/6, 4/6 pair. For extra heavy quality 5/6 pair, and for very large Bath Towels 7/6 pair. White towels arc in three qualities, 3/3, 5/6 and 6/6 pair for famous Admiralty .Towels. At the first sign of a cold in, the head or throat—duo to germ infection — frequently inhale NAZOL, which, will counteract the infection and give relief. 1

The only Northern appointments at the Auckland Education Board today were: Temporary (aided) sole teachers, ilrs J. M. Pollett to Glorit and Miss J. I. Ariell to Huarau, states a special wire to the “Northern Advocate.”

It is stated that tho wheap crops in South Canterbury are yielding much hotter than had been anticipated, and that as a result there, will be a sufficiency of wheat grown in New Zealand to meet the requirements of the Dominion for the yea®. ■