News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 11 May 1939, Page 6

News Of The Day

Northland Dairy Conference. Northland dairy companies will meet for their annual conference at Whangarei on May 30,

Car and Cycle Collide. A taxi driven by Mr P. T. Campbell and a bicycle ridden by Mr McKinnon collided at the Water StreeU Bank Street intersection at 5 p.m, yesterday. The cyclist was thrown from his machine, but was uninjured.

Electricity From the Tides? “I notice that several of your coast waterways run inland for considerable distances, and that their entrances are quite narrow,” states a Californian engineer, who has recently written to the Whangarei Chamber of Commerse seeking general information about Northland. “Such places might serve to develop electric-pow-er from the tides.” The letter adds that the Wairua Falls seemed an excellent place for further hydro-elec-tric power development. * ♦ * * Robberies. About £2O worth of clothes was stolen from a shop of McElligott and Carruthers, men’s outfitters, Molesworth Street, Wellington, early yesterday morning. Entry was gained by breaking a pane of glass in the front door, which permitted the turning of the lock. A report from Hamilton, says that the sum of £ls in money and cheques was stolen from the shop of Mr F. G. Watson, camera dealer, of Victoria Street. The theft occurred yesterday afternoon, the till being robbed while the proprietor was temporarily absent.

’Karamea Rugby Team to Tour, The Maungakaramea seniors intend to travel far afield for a Rugby match this year, as they are at present endeavouring to arrange a game With a Thames team at the Thames on either June 3 or June 10. ■jf # # King’s Birthday Rugby. Although nominations do not close for the Whangarei Rugby. Union’s King’s Birthday seven-a-side tournament until next Tuesday,. indications are that there will be a record entry. As the draw will be made immediately after Tuesday, teams are reminded to get their nominations in early, v * • * * Derailment. The south-bound express train wa? delayed an hour and ,a half at Bank* side, a few miles north of Rakaia yesterday owing to damage to the permanent way through the derailment of ,a waggon on a night goods train. It is reported that the derailed waggon was dragged three miles before the mishap was noticed, but only a few sleepers had to be replaced. * * * Seriously Hurt, A fractured pelvis and severe internal injuries were suffered by Mr Osburne McQueen, aged 31, married, an employee of the Public Works Department at Klohdyke, the head works of the Rangitata water diversion scheme. Mr McQueen, whose home is in Christchurch, was closing the door of a small galvanised iron shed when the building was blown over by a north-west gale, a corner of the roof striking him. * * * The Scottish Clans A real Scots Nicht may be safely anticipated at the Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday evening next, when Captain T. C. Wallace will lecture on the Scottish Clans, a subject upon which he is a recognised authority. The lecture will be accompanied by pipe music, Highland dancing and song and story. Leading local performers will take part. Admission, one shilling, will be in aid of the church oi’gan fund. 76.