Local & General

Northern Advocate, 19 March 1937, Page 4

Local & General

Artist’s Impressions. A suggestion that an interview given by Mr S. J. Lamorna Birch, the British painter, to the “Northern Advocate,” on impressions of his visit to Whangarei, ’should be reprinted in pamphlet form for distribution, to visitors was made at the meeting of the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce last night. : ’ v . "

Experimental Ploughing. The experimental ploughing of 10 acres of land at the Kaituna reclamation is to be undertaken by the Whangarei Harbour Board. The chairman and Mr. H. C. Hewlett were appointed a committee to decide what part of the area was most suitable.

Northland Broadcast.

Appreciation of the broadcast on the attractions of Northland, delivered by Mr A. T. Brainsby, on behalf of the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce, at the end of last year, was expressed by the chamber at its meeting last night. The possibility of further such talks is to be investigated.

Saved From Drowning:.

‘Quick action by three boys prevented a tragedy in the Kaihu Creek yesterday. Dennis Cassidy," aged 9, got into difficulties, but his companions, Lewis Lowe, aged 13, Harry George (11) and James Nathan (12) promptly went to the rescue. On being brought to the bank the, boy recovered in a short time.

Publicity Photographs. It was reported at last night’s meet-, ing of the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce that the committee set. up to collect suitable photographs for inclusion in a Northland publicity 'booklet to bo issued by the Tourist Department, had now made a fine selection and these were to be forwarded immediately, with suggestions as to which were considered to be the best.

Onerahi Jetty. After due consideration, the Onerahi Town Board is prepared to accept the smaller jetty, as outlined in the report of the Whangarei Harbour Board’s February meeting. In conveying this decision to the Harbour Board today, the Town Board made the proviso that work should be started immediately, as the present landing was in a dangerous state. The engineer reported that the plans had gone forward, and that the work should be commenced as soon as possible. Excellent Poster. Appreciation of the fine poster produced by the Whangarei Racing Club was expressed at the meeting of the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce last night, It was stated that the poster was distributed wide afield and was a valuable means of advertising the town. However, in view of the rapid growth of the town, a suggestion is to be made that the very latest view of the town be obtained for incorporation in the poster. It was. felt that the poster was very valuable indeed, to the town. '

Kioreroa Railway Crossings. The Whangarei Harbour Board today acceded to a request to be represented at a conference . with the county council and the district engineer of railways, which will go into the matter of the proposed level crosings at Kioreroa. The chairman said that, although the board had decided to hold the question in abeyance, he thought it would be good business to comply with the request; “It has got to come to a head some day,” he said “and by complying with the council’s request we may be able to clear the matter up.”

(Fire Insurance Rates. A suggestion was made at the meeting of the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce last night by Mr T. J. McFarlane, Jun., that the chamber might approach the insurance companies doing business in Whangarei with a; view to securing a reduction in the premiums paid. Mr H. C. Rishworth, a member of the Whangarei Fire Board), said that the underwriters fixed the rates according to risk, and j the State Fire Office practically set the rate which other companies followed. A great mistake would bei made in approaching the insurance j companies. The proper body to ap-1 proach was the Whangarei Firej Board. j

Visit Maungakaramea Sports. Those who wish to spend an interesting and entertaining day’s outing would do well to attend the Maunga-. I karamea Sports tomorrow. Running, chopping, rowing, dancing, field games, etc., are featured on the programme. Some excellent contests are to be witnessed and the club can be depended upon to keep the interest of its patrons constantly maintained. There will be a refreshment booth on the ground, and for the younger folk a grand dance will be held in the public hall in the evening. 645

Morewa And Restless Sail,

The -two big Auckland yachts, Morewa and Restless, have quit the Whangarei town wharf basin in the course of their homeward cruise. The Restless set sail late yesterday afternoon and the Morewa at 1 o’clock today. Both yachts have been the subject of much interest during their visit.

Bridge Over Ifatea.

Recently the town clerk inquired whether the Whangarei Harbour Board would have any objection to the borough council building a bridge over the Hatea River' connecting Mair and Bobbie’s Park. Reporting to the harbour board to-day, Mr. Fraser said that’ he had made ari inspection in company with the borough engineer, and had found that the site was outside the limits of the harbour.

Pleasure Boats Among the Fish. Local pleasure boats have been returning home from their week-end cruises lately with tangible evidence of successful exploits with the baited j;ine. Hapuka and schnapper have line. Hapuka and schnapper have been extremely plentiful at the well known grounds in the vicinity of the harbour, notably at Guiano Rock, and the Hen and Chicks, , and crews have; been quick to reap the harvest. The hapuka generally are hot very big, but the schnapper are of splendid size.

Bowing Club Tenure. When the Whangarei Rowing Club applied for a continuation of its tenure of the site on the Bluff where its shed stands, at the February meeting of the Whangarei Harbour Board, decision was withheld as it was thought the club might require a long period term necessitating the calling of public tenders. Today, the harbour board secretary reported that the club would be satisfied with a yearly tenancy under annual license in place of a new lease. The board deferred its decision until an undertaking in writing to this effect was received.

Bonds Certificates.

Communications received from life assurance offices are usually in the nature of reminders of premiums due, but shortly after March 1, the members of the National Mutual Life Association received envelopes the contents of which were most welcome, for, on that date, the association posted approximately 32,000 bonus certificacates to policyholders in New ZeaIqand. The National Mutual Life Association allots bonuses to policies about : this time every ■ year, and the total amount of reversionary bonuses added for the year ended September 30, 1936, is £1,800,000.

Harbour Board Revenue. Vessels entering the port of Whangarei last month numbered 49, the total registered tonnage being 8192. The figures for February, 1936, were 58 vessels with an aggregate tonnage of 8269. Imports last month totalled 2593 tons against 2462 for the same month last year, and imports 7137 compared with 6923. “The trading statistics give little indication of the true position,” commented the chair-, man, Mr J. A. Finlayson, at today’s meeting of the Whangarei Harbour Board. “The import and export figures are practically identical, and yet our revenue for the month has practically doubled.”

Local Body Amalgamation. As it understood that amalgamation could only take place where the local bodies concerned were willing to discuss and come to an agreement on the matter, the Harbour Boards’ Association has informed the Whangarei board that apparently the association cannot take any effectiye part in considering the question of local body amalgamation. The executive felt, however, the letter proceeded, that a condition of affairs might develop, calling for the association to take action. It asked to be kept informed of any proceedings in the direction of amalgamation affecting the Whangarei board. “We are about the only local body in Northland not to have expressed an opinion on this subject,” commented the Whangarei chairman, Mr. J. A. Finlayson. On the suggestion of members it was decided to defer discussion until the next meeting.

White boiling crepe-de-chine bloomers for 1/4 at Henry Wilson’s. Other outstanding bargains are: Cotton fuji bloomers 1/-, silknit princess slips 2/11, silknit pyjamas and nights 5/6, fully fashioned silk hose 2/3, cotton vests 9d, 36in. prints sd, boiling crepe-de-chine B£d. linen teatowelling lid. 56in. white art silk damask 2/3, and large coloured towels 1/11 pair.