LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 9 November 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Presbyterian Radio. Overtures regarding radio broadcasting were submitted at the meeting ot the Presbyterian General Assembly at Dunedin yesterday by the Presbytery of Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. A committee was appointed to consider the matter and report to a later meeting of the assembly.

Ngawha Springs Road. The road leading to the Ngawha Springs is reported to be in very bad order, and motorists are advised not to take their cars further than the old mercury factory. The A.A. advises that the last part of the road, approximately one mile, be walked. A syndicate' has taken over the 'springs, and considei’able improvements are to be made in the future.

Badly Hurt By Car. Concussion was suffered by William Leslie, aged 41, single, when he was struck by a motor car while crossing Great North Road, Grey Lynn, near the corner of Mackelvie Street, late yesterday afternoon. The injured man, who lives at 12, Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, was taken in a St, John ambulance to the Auckland Hospital. His condition was reported to be fairly serious last night.

Release of Report. ‘ In a question in the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr A. J. Stallworthy (Independent, Eden) asked the Prime Minister if the Dairy Commission’s report was released in London, and if so, what was the reason for releasing it in London before doing so in the New Zealand Parliament. Mr Forbes said the report was tabled in the House on October 18. It was not released anywhere at any time prior to that.

The Rattray Estate. The estate of the late Mr William Rattray, who was for many years hon. secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association at Auckland, has been tentatively valued for probate purposes at £6IOO. As he bequeathed one-fifth of his estate to the St, John Ambulance Association, and one-fifth to the New Zealand Mission Trust Board of the Anglican Church, each of these will benefit to the extent of over £IOOO.

Northland This Summer. Three people in Whangarei have received letters from friends in Auckland indicating that they will be touring the North during the coming summer, and this is only an indication of the numbers which will be travelling North instead of South, as has been the practice for so many years. The Northern Patrol of the Automobile Association is preparing a full road report for Northland, giving details of all main and secondary roads. Search System Condemned.

Reference to the loss of stores at railway workshops was made in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr W. ,Nash (Labour, Hutt). Mr Nash asked the Minister of Railways if he was aware that employees at railway workshops were met at the gates by two members of the First Division staff for searching bags and clothing of employees, and, if so, would he make arrangements for the introduction of some other system of preventing loss of stores. Mr Forbes said he would be pleased to confer with the Railways Board on the matter.

Roads and Camps. 1 The road • from Rangiahua via Horeke to Taheke is grinding down well with traffic, and except for light cars provides a short cut from the Far North to Auckland, via the Kauri Forest. The Northerh Patrol of the A.A. stated this morning that the Te Pua. road was now metalled, though - the surface • was not as good as the main road. This year it is intended by the A.A. to distinguish between properly equipped motor camps, such as that at Kensington Park, and ordinary camping grounds, where there are few facilities. This will give tourists a clear idea of the various points that (they may visit, and the conveniences that exist.

Whakapara Flooding. Satisfactory arrangements have been made for financing the raising of th,e highway to obviate flooding at Whakapara. “The Highways Board considers that the road level should be raised to the 94.5 level, which will put the roadway above every flood with the exception of the ‘Old Man Flood’,” Mr R. ,H. P. Ronayne wrote to the Whangarei County Council this morning. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the District Engineer for his representations in the mattex*. “This work will give an allweather route to the junction with the Jordan road,” said Cr. F. Elliott, “and will allow residents of that area to get out when the Jordan flat is under water.”

Hospitality Acknowledged. The secretary of the Gymkhana Committee. Mr C. P. Butler, has received the following from Mr H. Bransgrove, honorary secretary of the Mount Eden Boys’ Band: “May I, please on behalf of the committee and members of the above band, extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to you and the members of your billeting committee for your untiring energy and courtesy in obtaining for us the necessary billets during our stay in your town. We each declare that we had the bqst billet in Whangarei, which speaks volumes for our hosts’ hospitality and generosity. Their kindly action made it possible for our band to attend at a minimum cost, which is a vital factor in these times of low finance. Well may your town be termed ‘The Home of Hospitality.’ If our band can be of service to you on any future occasion, you can depend on our co-op-eration and support. It will be our pleasure.—l remain, yours faithfully, H. Bransgrove, hon. secretary.”

Outstanding bargains for week-end shoppers at Henry Wilson’s—3 Gin. Prints, 6d; P.K. Fuji Silk, 1/-; 36in. Nobar Print, 1/3; Tobralcos, 1/3 yard; 54in. Sheets, 4/11; 80in. ditto, 8/11 pair; Pillow Cases, 1/- pair; Nursery Flannelette, 6/11 dozen; Cretonnes, 5Jd; Curtain Nets, B£d yard; Cameo Pure Silk Fully Fashioned Hose, worth 6/11, for 4/6; Men’s Fancy Socks, sd; Working Shirts, 2/6, and Smart Thornproof Suits, 39/6.

Some Workers Benefit. i As the Highways Board is prepared ! to pay a subsidy on a higher basis, | the Whangarei County Council today decided to Increase the wages of most j classes of casual labourers by 6d per diem, or approximately 5 per cent.

New Company Registered. Among the private companies registered in Auckland recently is that of the Wellsford Transport Company, Ltd., cartage contractors and general carriers. Capital, £2OOO, in £1 shares. Subscribers: A. G. Anderson, 1900 shares; Marjorie Anderson, 100 shares.

Pig In a Crate. Walking down Bank Street today, two Whangarei people saw a motor lorry pass by with a cargo comprising a pig in a crate. “I’ll bet that pig does not get very far,” one said as they passed on, without realising that she spoke prophetically, for a little later the pig was seen crossing the street and entering the Y.W.C.A. grounds. How it escaped, or whether the lorry driver knew that his load was missing are matters of conjecture.

A Novelty Item. Whangarei experienced something new last evening when, at the Regent Theatre, a mannequin parade of bathing costumes was staged. It was an entertainment, extremely well presented, following, as it did, the lines of such fashion* parades in America, England and the Continent of. Europe. A number of girls, took part. From the stage "had been erected a platform projecting l into the body of the theatre. giving the audience every chance of being able to study each costume closely.

Scenic Route to Russell.

As the outcome of complaints made by motorists, the Bay of Islands County Council today brought under the notice of the Whangarei County Council, the bad condition of the Russell road between Helena Bay and the county boundary. “The disrepair of the road has been bi'ought about by flood damage,” said Cr.' L. Webb, in whose riding, Olonga, the road is located. “To keep in order the Russell Road, upon which there are only three Pakeha ratepayers from Mokau to the boundary, it would be necessary to rob other parts of-the riding, and this I am not prepared to do for the sake of what is really a scenic roa | d.

Bees Hold Up Race. There was some delay in the starting of the Spring Plate, the first race on the programme at the Whangarei Racing Club’s spring carnival, yesterday. The reason was not known to many, but the delay was due to a swarm of bees. Just before the jace was timed to start, It was discovered that there was a swarm of bees passing down the track behind the hill at the north end of the course. It was found necessary to wait until the track was “cleared”— a job no individual would volunteer to undertake—before the race could be started. Fortunately, just about that time there was a Slight shower, which caused the bees to settle in some trees on the other side of the track, and they caused no further inconvenience.

You can afford a tailor-made for Xmas. They . save you money, last longer and are better in every way. You can’t afford to be without one. Get your order in now;—At Geo. Hendy’s, High-class Tailor, Corner Bank , and Vine Streets.