News of the Day

Northern Advocate, 14 July 1939, Page 6

News of the Day

Are Potatoes Too Dear?

When the House met at 2.30 yesterday afternoon. Dr. D. G. McMillan (Government —Dunedin West) gave notice to ask the Minister of Industries and Commerce if he would cause investigation to' be made to determine whether the present price of potatoes was in any way due to excessive middlemen’s profits, or to speculation, and if he would inquire if it were possible to obtain a reduction in the price of this commodity. 1

£8 Out of £ll4 Ambulance Fees. The opinion that the St. John Am-, bulance is a free service to be called upon when required seems to be prevalent at Dargaville. So far this year a record mileage of 3051 has been covered, the 44 cases representing payable fees to the extent of £ll4, of which only £8 has been paid.

Brynderwyn Closed Till Week-end. With spoil continuing to move fprward on a big slip near the summit, it has been found advisable to, close tho Brynderwyn Deviation until the weekend. A steam shovel and a gang of men are clearing the debris and making the section safe. Traffic should experience no difficulty at the weekend.

Dogs Poisoned. Several dogs have been poisoned at Westshore (Napier) during the past few days, and police inquiries have been set on foot to endeavour to discover the offender. The number of animals dead is thought to be as great as seven, including a greyhound estimated to be worth £25. Others include pet terriers and strays.

Sittings of the Sheep Farming Industry Commission will commence at Wellington on July 20 next, and will be held later in such centres as may be considered necessary. Particulars are advertised in this issue. 639

There has been a good attendance of buyers from the Waikato at the various dairy sales in the Whangarei district during the past few weeks, and consequently a large number of cows and heifers have been trucked south. The North Auckland Farmers’ Co-op Ltd. advise that there are indications of another large attendance of southern buyers at their dairy sales to be held in this district next week. 1 659

Mr and Mrs H. B. Bacon, of New Plymouth, arrived to Whangarei this afternoon, and are staying with Mr L. A. Johnson, Mrs Bacon’s brother. They intend to make a tour of the North, including the kauri forests.

Funeral Directors. Mr R. McKeen has given notice of his intention to introduce in Parliament a New Zealand Funeral Directors BUD '' ’

Fog on, the Hokianga. Fog on the Hokianga has caused trouble to, shipping this week. On one occasion the early morning launch from Kohukohu went badly astray and ended up in the; vicinity of MotUn kiore Island. The error was rectified but the launch arrived at Rawene behind schedule, .

Alleged Dargaville-Assault. Admitted to the Northern Wairoa Hospital at Te Kopuru on Tuesday with severe injuries to the head, Mrs Beryl Hazel Winters, has improved slightly. The injured woman’s husband, Harold Heawa Winters,' aged 52, who was arrested on a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm, appeared in the Dargaville Police Court before Mr F. A. Jones, J.P., and was remanded to appear at Dargaville. on August 2.

* * 500 Centennial Guests?

Mr J. Hodgens (Government—Palmerston North) gave notice in the House yesterday afternoon to ask the Minister of Internal Affairs if his attention had been drawn to a recent statement at a meeting of ladies in Palmerston North to the effect that 500 people were being officially invited to New Zealand by the Government in connection with the Centennial celebrations, that they would visit various tourist resorts and that their expenses would be paid by the Government.

* * * Thrifty shoppers should not miss the wonderful bargains at Henry Wilsons Great Winter Sale. Every line is being absolutely slaughtered to clear and remnants and oddments, etc., are being sold regardless of cost. There are bargains galore for men as well as women. Truly a veritable moneysaving opportunity.