To-day’s Headlines

Northern Advocate, 17 December 1938, Page 8

To-day’s Headlines

New Zealand money worthless in Sydney; travellers stranded. Government may increase price of petrol, rumours current, Britain must remain prepared for emergency, says Earl of Birkenhead. Torrential rain in Christchurch. Acceptances for Christmas racing. j Far North children’s sports. I German wheat trade wanted by Canadians. High measles mortality _ among Maoris. Numerous school break-up ceremonies. Local scouts prepare to depart for Sydney jamboree. Rep cricket tomorrow —Whangarei v Northern Wairoa.

No solution to Rangitata theft. Canterbury Education Board deliberates on Sunday tennis. Do your Xmas shopping at Henry Wilson’s great celebration of new premises drive, where dependable goods can be bought cheaper than elsewhere. See window displays of handkerchiefs, hosiery, underwear, sheets, towels, men’s ties, shirts, socks, braces, etc. Also ladies’ frocks at give-away prices. You can save money by shopping at Wilson’s,

Big loan sought for railways and housing. Cabinet ministers visiting Centennial building. Work proceeds at Onerahi; another big machine installed. Wellington street fight has court sequel. Voortrekker anniversary celebra-1 tions in South Africa. j Britain to extend guarantee plan, j Mr Savage says N.Z. should increase j purchases from Great Britain, j “News Chronicle” defends N.Z. pol- i icy. | A.M.P. Policies effected before Dec. j 31st will share in the 1938 Bonus distribution. Last year bonuses amounting io £5,076,'000 were added to A.M.P. Policies. Al 4 j