News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 11 May 1940, Page 6

News Of The Day

Raffles In connection with the decision of the Government to allow the holding of raffles as a means of assisting the St. John Ambulance—Red Cross Appeal for funds for soldiers’ welfare, it is emphasised that permission must first be obtained from the controlling authority, which, in the case of Wha- , ngarei, is the joint committee of the , St. John and Red Cross. ■ ;}; # Out of Social Security Forms Advice has been received from the accountant of the Whangarei Post Office that supplies of Social Security return forms have now been completely exhausted at the Whangarei office. It is expected that new supplies will be available on May 15. The office is also out of the special income tax return forms for farmers. At ❖ * ❖ Whangarei “Parliament.” Warm sunshine and exciting events overseas work in conjunction in inducing unofficial parliaments to meet each morning prior to the commencement of the day’s business. In Cameron Street at least one group meets each morning, and today the animation of the debate was intensified, while a number of associates passing by were entreated for their opinion on the development of events overseas. # # * * Sunshine, Little Rain. Distinctly colder weather, with periods of bright sunshine alternating with threatening conditions, was experienced throughout this week. The threatened stormy weather, however, did not materialise, the fall recorded in Whangarei for the period being only .64m. On the whole nights were clear and cold, occasional showers of hail occurring in the earlier portion, but the mornings generally were quite mild, there being practically a total absence of frost. *> ~ * * " Whangarei County Finances. A credit balance in the general ' fund,of £4148 was shown in the,, financial statement submitted to the < regular meeting of the Whangarei;; County Council yesterday by the clerk ~ (Mr H. C. Hemphill). Credit balances ; in riding accounts were shown as;; follows:—Hikurangi, £1145; Kiripaka, ■■ £316; Maunu, £542; Mangakahia,;; £448; Mangapai, £ll7 (debit); Mau-,, ngakaramea, £709; Manai’a, £lB2 (debit); Wairua, £205; Otonga, £191;;; Waipu, £247. h

Bridge Warnings. Following a judgment given against the Hokianga County Council in a damages claim, the Whangarei County Council yesterday decided to erect warning notices on all bridges not capable of standing the increased loading weights permitted by the regulations.

Our Boys in the News Reels. Already there have been several glimpses of New Zealand troops seen on news reels that have been shown locally, said the manager of the Regent Theatre (Mr H. Oakley Browne) today. Quite a number of these “shots” had been seen in Australian news reels. In some cases stills of portions of the film that interested relatives had been supplied on application, Mr Browne said. * « * * Town-Planning Scheme. Advising that a town-planning scheme involving the Whangarei Borough, Whangarei County and Kamo Town District was being considered, the borough council wrote to the county council at its monthly meeting yesterday stating that it would like to discuss the question with county council representatives. The chairman said the scheme would affect small sections of land around the borough, and he considered the best action in the meantime would be to obtain a report, the council concurring. # # * * Tour to South Island. Details regarding a tour by Northland farmers to the West Coast of the South Island, returning the visit paid by a southern party last year, were placed before the Whangarei County Council at the monthly meeting yesterday by the Railways Department. The trip, which is scheduled to take place in June, would involve a total cost of approximately £23 per person. Farmers and members of public bodies would be eligible. The chairman (Mr J. A. S. Mac Kay) remarked that the tour would be interesting and well worth while.