LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 25 October 1935, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Theft From Station. , Using explosive to blow the door off the safe in the Little River Rai way Station early yesterday ing, thieves secured £l4 cash, inis is the third time that similar methods have been used to rob the station within the past 18 months. Grant For Otaikp, School. The Minister of Education advises Mr Murdoch in response to tations that he has approved a gra for additional accommodation at tn Otaika School. It is proposed to provide two rooms and to remodel, w improved lighting and ventilation. Poisoned Opossums. As a sequel to poisoning 164 opossums instead of trapping them Alex Somers, farm labourer, who appeared in the Taihape Magistrate aCoto day was fined £2 and costs. The skins were confiscated, in „ C * which the ranger did not press for a heavy penalty. Mr Cameron’s Campaign. Mr Clive Cameron, National Government candidate for the Bay of Islands seat, spent yesterday in the Tutukaka district. He- addressed meetings there, and in the evening met the settlers at Whakapara. Mr Carnerpn. was accorded votes of thanks for his addresses. , ; ; Chateau Incident Sequel. Messrs Gordon, Nicholson and Rennie, solicitors, of Taumarunui, acting on behalf of Richard Cobbe, manager of the Chateau, have issued a claim against a Hawke’s Bay resident for £2OOO general damages and hospital and medical expenses, for alleged assault at the Chateau on September 8. More Tractors For Farms. By s.s. Tiri today four complete light farm tractors arrived at the Whangarei Town Wharf on order by local agriculturists. During the past twelve months over 50 tractors have been sold in the North. This form of farm traction is being increasingly popular, and, wijh the better price tone for primary produce, the number introduced this year has been larger than ever before.

Otago Rain. Steady warm rain commenced to fall in North Otago yesterday afternoon. Light rain is still falling, and is general in country areas, where it will be much appreciated after the dry spell. Some districts report about 76 points of rain so far. Although the dry weather has been experienced for some time it has not been very exceptional. Autumn sown crops, comprising the bulk of the sowings, are looking very well, and stock, particularly lambs, is,in splendid condition. The present rain makes the prospects of the farming community very bright. Reliability Run. The Auckland Motor Cycle Club is holding a reliability run from Auckland to Whangarei at the week-end. The full course will be well oyer 200 miles and will not follow main highways only. The competitors will take the road via. the Waipu Cove, where there are some bridges down, which will necessitate deviations arid care. After reaching Whangarei, the cyclists will travel to Dargaville and return home through Ruawai. A start will be made from Auckland at about 7 a.m. on Sunday. Mr D. Garton has been asked to check the competitors at Waipu Cove. School Boys’ Lead.

A praiseworthy spirit of willingness to help the worthy cause of the Health Stamp campaign has been shown by the boys of a Wellington school. During the lunch hour, a number of older boys approached the headmaster saying they would like to take an active part in the cam* paign. As a result they are plotting on November 5, not to burn and blow up all the proceeds of their Guy Fawkes collection, but to donate half the money they obtain to the purchase of stamps, so that ultimately some children might benefit from the »facilities provided at a health camp.

Kamo Cricket Club. The marked revival of the cricket firmament in Whangarei and district, started last year and continued for this season, included in its category Kamo. A club was soundly constituted, and, with a junior eleven, a good impression was created. Inducements to players are always welcome and two enthusiasts have donated trophies which should serve well. Mr W. Markwick has presented a shield to the club for the best all-rounder of the season, the trophy to be retained by the winner for 12 months. A bat is awaiting the member who records the best run-getting average in the competitions. Mr Bindon, Senr., was the donor. Distinguished Record Claimed. An unusual history of war service and' adventure was claimed by Gilbert Eldred, aged 58, who appeared for sentence in the Supreme Court at Christchurch on two charges of indecent assault on a girl. Prisoner claimed to have been in the retreat from Mons and the Battle of the Somme, as well as having been a member of one of Shackleton’s expeditions and Byrd’s first Antarctic expedition. Mr Justice Northcroft said there did not seem to be satisfactory proof of the record, and ordered reformative detention for three years. His Honour recommended that prisoner’s mental state be investigated. Combined Band Concert, Further arrangements designed to make Band Sunday a memorable musical event in Whangarei have been completed. For the evening concert, when the senior and junior organisations will provide a joint programme, the band numbers will be varied with a number of high-class supporting items. The vocalists will be Miss U. Hirtzel and Messrs Jones and W. j Mclvor. A euphonium solo with band accompaniment will be rendered by Bandsman A. Salmon. Junior band soloists, who will have piano accompaniment, will be S. Foot (cornet), G. Carrington (tenor horn), T. Dobson (euphonium) and S. Dobson (E flat bass). There will also be a cornet duet by Bandsmen Peachey and Carrington. Henry Wilson’s showing of new season’s printed cambrics, etc., is unique, and comprises all the very latest designs in “Bobby” prints. 1/2.} yard; “Barbara” cambrics, 1/3 yard; and “Dormatex” imitation linens, 1/8} yard. These lovely new prints have completely ousted the old-fashioned ginghams for ladies and children’s dresses. Patterns supplied on application.

Maunu School Grant, A telegram from Mr A, J. Murdoch, M.P., states that the Minister of Education had advised, in response to his representations, that he had approved a grant for additional accommodation for the Maunu School. An Unlucky Find. When Denis Ronald Bisset, aged 23, picked up a wrestlet watch in a picture theatre he gave it to a young woman, instead of handing it over to the theatre attendant. As the result he was convicted ,of the theft of the watch at the Police Court in Auckland and placed on probation for two years. Cruising Club. A meeting of the committee of the Whangarei Cruising Club was held last night. It was decided to keep a sailing register for the purpose of handicapping and record. The Cornwell Cup contest will be held ir. Auckland this season. A long report was received from the Auckland Yacht and Motor Boat Association in regard to a proposed ocean race to be promoted by the Brisbane Club, up the Queensland coast. The prize will be £IOO cash and a gold cup valued at £25. . The letter, was received.