LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 15 March 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The annual meeting of the Whangarei Fire Board will be held next Wednesday. The Whangarei High School girls are holding their annual sports at the baths this afternoon.

By two games to one Mrs Davey (Remuera) yesterday morning defeated Mrs Bruce (Remuera) in the final of the singles 'Championship of ,the Auckland Croquet Association’s •tournament.

A Supplementary Gazette issued last night draws attention to the provisions of the Animals Protection and Game Act, supplying a list of protected birds, native game, sanctuaries and open seasons etc.

Several heats for the Whangarei High School boys’ sports, which are to be held next week, were decided on the school grounds today. The tracks are in good order consequent upon careful preparation by the boys, ami should contribute in no small measure to a successful meeting.

A notice in the Gazette states that Summer Time, which commenced at 2 o’clock on -the morning of Sunday .October .14, 1928, ends at 2 o’clock New Zealand standard time on . the morning of Sunday, March 17, The time will therefore, be put back 30. minutes as from 2 a.m. New Zealand standard time on Sunday, March 17.

Visitors to the Kaikohe Show next Saturday, are assured of an interesting and educational day’s outing. There are a large number of entries in the various classes, which includes iiorticulturail, industrial, pastoral, agricultural and hunter competitions. The show will be held in the Kaikohe Township, handy to the. Railway Station, and is therefore within easy roach of everyone, 50

The Magic Five Is a superior English radio receiving set. Full particulars from J. W. Dobson Banff Street Whan gar ei One of the events of the season will be the Maungatapere Sports, which will be held in Mr P. Hemvood ’s paddock on Easter Monday. The programme consists of 35 events including all running, jumping, chopping, cycling, novelty and children's events. The total prize money is £2OO, including a £3O running cup and £4O and £25 chops. Entry forms are obtainable from the secretary, .Mr F. 0. Arm strong, and handicaps will be published on March 22nd. A first-class day’s sport .will finish with a dance in the evening. 2(55

'The Whangarei Boy Scouts will go

into t*oinj> during tlic* Easter Vacation at Kara. The boys will be uuder the charge of Scoutmaster Ferguson anil his assistants.

Charged with indecently assaulting a girl of II years of ago, at Rangotea, Palmerston North, Percy Yallendery a farm labourer, pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.

Berthage facilities were fully occupied at the ‘Whangarei Town Wharf today witli the motor vessel -Margaret W. and the s.s. Claymore discharging and loading their cargoes.

In reply to a question - bi* Mr R. G. Hosking at the Harbour Board meeting today, the chairman said that the Reotahi lease had not been finalised, and the board was receiving no revenue therefrom.

Mr W. J. Hammill, a ..prominent member of the New Zealand Rugby League, will arrive in Hikurangi by Saturday’s express. Ho intends spending a few clays in connection with League matters.

Mr Don. Cattanach’s BlackburuElnebird aeroplane will visit Whanga rei on Monday and will operate from Kensington Park. This machine has side-by-side seating .accommodation. Passengers will be taken for flights at a moderate price, particulars of which are advertised.

The Whangarei Harbour Board decided today to purchase a miniature cup for presentation to Mr N. P, Jack, who has won the Harbour Board Cup Race at the Oncrahi Regatta for two years consecutively. The policy of the board in the future will be to supply a handsome trophy .each year, instead of financial assistance to the regatta.

The number of vessels entering the port of Whangarei last month w - as 80, of a totalled registered tonnage of 11,013, bringing in 2932 tons of cargo and taking out 11,853 tons. During February 1928, a total of 72 vessels, of a tonnage of 9181, unloaded 1501 tons and took out 9780 tons. The revenue dropped from £1205 6s 6d in February .1928 to £112.1 17s lOd last month.

Fire, at Terrace End, Palmerston North, at midnight, destroyed the contents of a grocery store leased by H. J. Kjar, also damaging the building. The residence adjoining was saved. The insurance on the contents was £BSO, but it does not cover the loss. The building is owned by Mr A. B. Rowlands, Auckland, and the insurance thereon is unknown.

Speaking at the opening of the new bridge over the Hutt River, Sir Joseph Ward said that as far las business, employment and exportation were concerned he thought that this year would be the most successful in New Zealand’s "history. He..asked the people to withhold judgment until after the end of the enrreflfl financial, year 'when he would make a statement of a very important nature.

Cash received by the Whangarei Harbour Board! last month amounted to £ll2l 17s lOd. The accounts submitted to the board today for payment amounted in the total to £BO7 11s 9d. Of this amount £753 Ils 9d is chargeable to ; general account and £54 to loan account. After meeting payment of these amounts general account will have a credit balance of £950 12s 7d, with £2500 on. fixed deposit, and loan account will bo in credit to the extent of £598 12s lid, with £BOOO on fixed deposit. ’ ,■ !i!fl|

Twelve vessels berthed at the Onerahi wharf, during the past month. The quantity of goods inward amounted to 760 tons and outward' 986 tons. The cargo consisted entirely of coal, and, the inward coal being Government property, returned, no .(lues. The total revenue collectable was £133 14s 2d. Expenditure were made up of wages £22 3s Bd, interest £ls, depreciation £l2 10s, leaving a profit of £B4 0s fid. Members of the Harbour Board this morning considered this to be very satisfactory, allowing ample justification for the purchase of the wharf.

The total tonnage of cargo handled in the port of Whangarei during the past month was .14,785—imports 2932 and; exports 11,853, The chief items in imports werp:—General cargo .1393 tons, coal 760, petrol and oils 2074, flour 159, manures 119, wines and spirits 84, sugar 68, wheat 28, pollard and bran 21, fruit 20, oats 19, seed 16, chaff 14, timber hardwoods 8, potatoes 7, oatmeal 3, bacon and hams 3, and barley 1 ton. The exports were:— Cement 99154 tons, coal 986, general cargo 365, lime 2904, butter 162, timber softwoods 66, wool 154, skins 104, hides 9-J, • tallow 84, kauri gum 5-J, patrol and oils 34, seed 3, and wines and spirits | lon.

The Club Billiard Saloon near the Lyceum Theatre is now under new management, the well-known local sport, Mr C, Mcßetli, having taken ojver the business. He will be pleased to -met all billiardists at his saloon, which offers every comfort and ideal appointments. 330

New stocks of Marcella quilts have just opened out at Wilson’s at the firm’s usual famous low prices: Singlebed size from 11/6, double-bed size from 19/1.1; also art silk bed spreads, large size for 12/6. The firm still has a limited quantity of genuine pure silk fuji at 1/74 yard.

| The Waipu Agricultural Association will Mil its 43rd annual show at the I association’s grounds, Central Waipu, on Thursday, March.2lst. The classes include horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, ■poultry, agricultural products, fruits, dairy produce, bread, preserves, plain and fancy needlework, flowers, miscellaneous and artistic work. All entries, with exception of classes Nos. 5,0, 7, eilose on Saturday, March 10th, 1 929. ' A concert and dance will be held in J the evening, 'Enquiries addressed to! the secretary, Mr E. ■McGvcgor, Waipu, i will receive prompt attention. 2G9;