Local & General

Northern Advocate, 21 June 1937, Page 4

Local & General

Kawakawa Queen Carnival. Kawakawa is also to have a queen carnival, commencing on July 1 and ending on September 30. Queens are to be nominated by the Returned Soldiers, the Plunket Society, and the combined sports bodies. No Heavy Traffic License. Vivian Clements (Mr D. J. Thomson) was proceeded against by the main highways traffic inspector, Mr F. Watters, with operating a motor vehicle at Kamo without a heavy traffic license. He was fined £1 and costs. Lady Spectator Hurt. When a player in the senior B game at. Rugby Park was thrown out of touch on Saturday, he collided with Mrs B. Thomas, wife of the Manaia president. Mrs Thomas was indisposed for some minutes and was assisted to the shade of a tree, where she was attended by an ambulance officer. She recovered quickly, however,, and was able to witness the remainder of the game.

Youth Admits Charge. Admitting the casting of offensive matter in the entrance to a Bank Street shop, a youth, James Patrick Tobin, aged 18, was fined £3 and costs 10/ dt the Whangarei Police Court today.' The magistrate said that he had dealt in the Juvenile Court with two other boys in respect to the same party, Efeid regarded the matter in a serious light. Application for suppression of name was refused.

A Misconception, “The society is not pressing for a heavy penalty in this case, believing that defendant was under some misconception, and merely picked the birds up,” said Mr R. K. Trimmer, prosecuting on behalf of the Whangarei Acclimatisation Society at the Whangarei Police Court this morning, when J. A. Stanton was fined £2 and 10/ costs for having in his possession two teal ducks, which are absolutely protected animals.

British interlock nightdresses 3/6, pyjamas from 3/11, at Henry Wilson’s great stock adjusting sale. Other outstanding bargains are; Wool and silk hose 2/6, all-wool cashmere 1/11, heavy vests, were 3/11, for 1/11; 54in Finlay’s sheeting 1/-, 80in ditto 1/6 yd, pillow cases 6id, nursery squares 5/6 doz„ and 54 x ~s4in cloths 1/4.

Labour Party Activities, On Tuesday evening the members of the local branch will tender a valedictory social to Mr. A. A. Nelson, who is leavisg for Taihape on promotion. The Hon. W. Parry and party are staying at Whangarei cn Tuesday night. If available, the reception will be .held in the Madeira Hall, in connection with Mr. Allan Nelson’s send-off. On Tuesday of next week, the Hon. P, Fraser will be tendered a social by members and supporters. Same conditions apply. 956

Failed To Give Way. Charles Jackson was, fined £1 and

costs £1 7/- at the Whangarei Police Court today on a charge of failing to give way to a vehicle approaching on his right at the intersection of James and Robert Streets on May 15. The charge was a sequel to a collision which occurred with another car.

Startled by Lorry Horn. Because he pulled over on his Wrong side when a lorry, approaching from behind, attempted to pass, Harold Cotter was fined £ 1 and costs 24/ for negligent driving, to which he pleaded guilty at the Whangarei Police Court today. Mr R. K. Trimmer, for defendant, said his client had been startled for the moment at the strident and unexpected sounding of the lorry horn immediately behind.

Sprig Inspection. The start of the seniof game at Rugby Park was delayed several minutes on Saturday, while a sprig inspection took place. Sharp , pointed nails in several boots had to be hammered down at the request of the referee. ‘ Footballers should not require to be told in such an important matter, knowing the life and limb of fellow players are endangered, by dangerous spikes. A thorough inspection of the boots of all players in the Union Was carried out on Saturday.