News of the Day

Northern Advocate, 26 July 1938, Page 4

News of the Day

Labour Candidate Resigns. The Labour candidate for the Stratford electorate, Mr. A. L. Ogilvy, is ill ,and has withdrawn from the con- ; test. Mr. J. W. McMillan, former mayor of Stratford, is mentioned as a likely substitute, but that has not yet been given official approval. * * * Shooting a Boar. Annoyed at finding a Tamworth boarr, owned by a neighbour, on his property, Mr J. A. Warner, of Digers’ Valley, considered himself justified in shooting it. This led to an action at law, in which the owner, Mr Len Ward, claimed damages amounting to £5/5/-. The case was heard at the Magistrate’s Court, Kaitaia, and on evidence being given that Mr Warner’s fences were not up to the right standard, judgment was given against him for the amount claimed with costs. * ❖ . $ * Kaitaia Nationalists. A well-attended meeting of the com- | bined ladies’ and men’s committees of J the Kaitaia branch of the New Zealand National Party was held at Kaitaia on Satui’day evening. Mr F. Holder presided, and a number of matters relating to the campaign for the Bay of Islands seat were discussed. The activities of the ladies’ committee, which has been responsible for the addition of many new members, and is doing some very important work on the financial side, came into prominence. It was decided to write to Mr Guy, the • National candidate, asking him when |. he would be able to visit Kaitaia, and | inviting him and Mrs Guy to attend $ the dance to be held by the branch in j the A. & P. Hall, Kaitaia, on August 11. | • * * * * • The much-discussed subject of free-? dom will be lucidly explained by j Professor Algie at Maungakaramea ? tonight, and at the Town Hall, Wha- j ngarei, tomorrow (Wednesday) night, j This is an opportunity that should not? be missed by those who are giving | thought to and seeking information i'e- f garding important political problems.? 170 *L

More Wet Weather. Unsettled weather in Whangarei and the surrounding areas yesterday, j with several light scattered showers, was followed by heavy rain last night. The fall for the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. today was 1.01 inch. * n m w Miniature Rifle Club Shoot. A further round of the F. Cowan Trophy was fired, and a start was made on the Dr. H. F. Buckley Trophy Competition by the Whangarei Miniature Rifle Club last night. The Tisdall Handicap Button went to J. Te Paa. Scores were: J. Te Paa, 99 —1— 100; Mrs R. Lynch, 92 — 8 — 100; M. K. Stewart, 98—1—99; A. Higgins, 98—1— 99; R. Massey, 95—4—99; J. Patti’son, 93 — 6 —99; R. Lynch, 96 — 2—98; L. Holmes, 9G—2—9B. * * * * Mr Dobson’s Organ Recital. Mr Albert Dobson, the well-known organist, who is to give an organ recital in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening next, has chosen a programme of a popular nature. This should appeal to a wider audience than a programme exclusively classical, some examples of which, however, will be given. It is a number of years since Mr Dobson, who is a remarkably fine player, was heard in Whangarei, and a large attendance of music-lovers is expected. Leading vocalists will assist. 173 # * * See the Indians, Rugby Park, Whangarei, August 17, 2 p.m. 815