To-day’s Headlines

Northern Advocate, 23 July 1938, Page 4

To-day’s Headlines

Professor Algie’s lively Maungaturoto meeting. Four provincial parliaments proposed for Czechs. Australian unionists decline to act on defence panel. British Columbia’s worst forest fires sweeping towns. Discrepancy among witnesses for Department in Harbour Board case commented upon by Magistrate; decision reserved. Record flooding makes possible catching of fish in Chinese streets. Whangarei Dairy Company year reviewed. Payout IS.Olld per lb. Pension needs outlined by Health and Superannuation committee. Closing scenes in suitcase murder trial. Whangarei Calf Club movement growing. The A.M.P. Society sells money to be delivered at the time when needed most. Information gladly given by Neal Armit, A.M.P. Society. Whangarei. Al 4 Outstanding bargains at Henry Wilson’s sale of Cullen’s stock: — Ladies' tweed coats 12/6; smart coats, fur trimmed, were 49/G, for ID/G; jumper suits 6/11; cardigans from 1/11; ladies’ raincoats 4/6; capes 8/G; 54in. sheets 5/11; 80in. 8/11 pair; pillow cases 1/- pair; 54in. black Italian cloth 1/4] yd; ladies’ wool vests 1/11. and cashmere hose, were 5/G, for 2/6.

Otamatea County Council prepared to send deputation to Wellington for discussion of grants. Bargain Store Orphanage Ball great success. Neglected by shipping, Pitcairn Islanders in woeful plight . Heavy rain causes abandonment of all Whangarei Rugby except rep. match this afternoon. Bout for British heavyweight boxing title may be staged in New Zealand, The Defence Department is offering six months’ continuous employment under attractive conditions to physically fit young men between the age of 18 and 30 years, for a course of half-time training in a trade to be selected by each applicant. Rates of pay and other particulars are advertised in this issue. 91