LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 19 October 1935, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Fire Station. The Wellington Fire Board has decided to call tenders for a now central fire station at Clyde Quay. The Queen of Sheba. “The Bookman” today deals with stories and legends affecting the Queen of Sheba, whose association with Abyssinia makes this contribution as timely as it is interesting. Jubilee Bowling Cup. At an executive meeting of the Whangarei Bowling Club last night, it was announced amid enthusiasm that Dr. J. G. Campbell had donated a handsome cup for the Jubilee tournament next January. This will be quite apart from the other trophies offering and'will be presented to the skip of the winning team, to remain the property of the club he represents for ever. Motor Cycle Crash. As a result of the collision between a motor; cycle and bicycle early this morning near Avondale, Keith Francis Matthews, aged 18 years, of Penrose, ‘ who was driving the first-named machine, and David Crump, aged 21 years, of Papakura, the pillion rider, were taken to the hospital in a serious condition. Henry Chappell, aged 19, of Avondale, the cyclist who was i involved was also taken to the hospital. All the cases are being treated . for concussion, , Air Force Station. A step forward in the coastal and ’ air scheme undertaken some time ago has been made by the Public Works ; Department in the acquiring of 212 ' acres of land, four miles from Blen- . heim for the establishment of an air force station. The area was recommended by Air-Marshal Sir John L Salmon when he was in New Zealand ■ in 1928, and is the same site as that • from which Sir Chas. Kingsford-Smith , took off in the Southern Cross for r Australia some years ago. \ All-Seeing Press. ‘ *A Whangarei man travelling between Wellington and Auckland on • the limited express this week had i brought to his immediate attention the j well oiled and speedy mechanism j with which the New Zealand Press works. Quite unbeknown to the pas- '■ sengers in his compartment, a sailor l in the adjoining carriage fell from E the train south of Taihape. The in- |. jured man was taken to a doctor and rushed to Taihape, where he rejoined ’ the train, so that he was in his seat - while his fellow passengers read all f about it when the paper was purchas- \ ed at Hamilton. f Damage by Deer. i The serious damage being done by l deer in Westland was described to the last meeting of the Westland County | Council by Councillor N. H. Brown, - who said that' it appeared that the l trouble was growing steadily worse, ” states the Christchurch “Press.” Not 3 only Were hundreds of acres of bush. 1 being ruined, but matured .trees were ■ being killed. The deer stripped the r undergrowth and made it possible to , ride through places through which, previously, it was difficult to make progress on foot. The removal of the , natural protection from the hillsides , caused slips, blocked streams, which L resulted in flooding, and marred the scenic beauties of the country. Coun--1 cillor Brown moved that more effective measures should be taken to deal with the menace, and that the cooperation of other counties affected should be sought. Other members strongly supported these contentions, one speaker saying that if the deer were not checked settlers in some parts would have to walk out in ten ■ years’ time, as good grazing land was being laid waste. The motion was carried. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of cheap fares and train arrangements in connection with the Day Excursion from Portland to Opua on October 27th, 553 Now that the real spring weather is approaching, there is a noticeable increase in the demand for summer dress materials and frocks at Henry Wilson’s. The opening of the season has proved a marked success, the newness of the goods and moderate prices creating widespread l interest. Seldom have the Whangarei people had the opportunity to witness a recital of the nature of that to be presented at the Town Hall on Tuesday, 29th inst, by Miss Edna Langmuir and pupils, who will be seen and heard in pianoforte, violin, vocal, elocutionary and character items. The Pianoforte Monet, nine pianists playing together at iHree pianos will be a feature of a very attractive programme. The Operetta, “Only Suppose.” promises to be an extremely pretty production with its delightful scngs and gorgeously costumed dance specialities. The recital will commence at 8 p.m. j sharp. Patrons may reserve ■at Laurie’s. 556