LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 16 November 1935, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Sequels. “The Bookman” discusses “Sequels” in our Library column today. The article is of a particularly interesting and informative nature. The Farmer’s Creed.

Mr Coates at Okaihau last night: “ ‘Farming First’ is not my Bible, although I believe it is to a lot up this way.” A voice: “Too right.” Another voice:. “It was.”

Mr Murdoch at Waipu. Over 100 electors attended Mr A. J. Murdoch’s meeting at Waipu last night, where after a sympathetic, hearing, he was unanimously accorded a vote of thanks and confidence. Mr D. M. McKenzie was chairman. ;

The Young Northlanfler. “The Young Northlander, eagerly awaited each week by young “Advocate” readers, in future will appear on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. Kupe, Rangatira of the “Northland Tribe,”- has a big surprise for boys and' girls, who are advised to watch out for the children’s page next Tuesday.

Rubbish Fire In Cameron Street. The Whangarei Fire Brigade was called out at about 12,15 o’clock this morning to a rubbish fire behind the Club Billiard rooms in Cameron Street. The outbreak was suppressed with the first-aid apparatus, and no damage was done, North for Citrus Culture.

“In citrus growing you have in this district an industry with the greatest possibilities.” the Right Hon. J. G. Coates told his audience at Okaihau last night. During* the afternoon Mr Coates had visited Kerikeri and inspected several plantations, and was commenting upon what he had seen there. “It has been proved, beyond doubt, that the culture can be established with success,” he said, “and I am now firmly of the belief that there is plenty of room for development of citrus fruit growing in the North, so that wg might grow sufficient for the Dominion’s needs.” A Kerikeri settler; “Not at 1/6 a case.” Mr Coates: “No. That is a matter for control among the producers them-

Fat Pig Sale. The North Auckland Farmers’ Coop. Ltd. are organising a Fat Pig Sale to take place every second 1 Monday. The first of these series of sales takes place at Kamo on Monday, November 18, at 11.30 a.m. sharp. The firm has been notified by two of the big southern exporting firms that their buyers will be in attendance on Monday. A fair yarding is assured. The order of the sale will be; —fat pigs at 11.30 a.m., followed by sows to farrow, large stores, slips and weaners. Entries received. 305

Freedom and Anti-Socialism. “A vote for the Democrats is a vote for Labour ” said Mr Coates at the Whangarei Town Hall. This astonishing announcement was received with jeers of incredulity. The fact is that Mr Coates is finding it not so easy to put blinkers over the electors’ eyes. They know that a vote for the Democrats is a vote for Freedom, Democracy and Anti-Socialism. 293

There is to be a novel event held in Wakelin’s Hall, Kamo, on Tuesday, November 19. This will be in the form of a masked dance, of which masks will be on sale at the door at 3d each. The proceeds are in aid of the Children’s Health Campaign Funds. A free bus will leave Whangarei and a good evening’s enjoyment will be assured. Further particulars are advertised in this issue. H 3

The greatest sale in the history of Henry Wilson will be launched shortly, being the disposal of Benjamin’s high-class drapery stock. Newmarket, bought for 6/8 in the pound. This sale will eclipse anything ever offered in Northland for genuine bargain saving. Every department will be bristling with remarkable price reductions on sterling quality new season’s goods.

The Whangarei telephone exchange begs- to remind all subscribers that if rentals are not paid by the 23rd insl, their telephone service will be discontinued. If the ’phone is disconnected, 5/- will be charged for restoration. 301

Money for Ody’s Road. Yesterday Mr A. J. Murdoch, M.P. for Marsden, wired to the Minister of Public Works asking for the provision of £2OO free money for Ody’s Road, Whangarei Heads. A reply was received this morning that the District Engineer had been instructed to provide the amount asked for.