News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 3 May 1941, Page 4

News Of The Day

Warmer Weather.

Humid, with warmer temperatures, the weather in Whangarei during the past week has not been pleasant. Yesterday showed §cme improvement and today conditions were the best of the week, with bright sunshine. Rain registered during the week totalled ,74in„ the heaviest fall dui'ing 24 hours being ,29m. on April 29.

War Expenses Fund

Interest-free loans and donations to the War Expenses Fund acknowledged by the Minister for Finance (Mr. Nash) brings the total to £2,667,960.

Opening Of Shooting Season The blasting of guns and the shrieks of frightened birds heralded in the shooting season this morning. It is understood that many guns were out this morning and, as conditions were compai'atively good, thei'e should be some bags that reach or nearly reach the limit. * * * * Somersetshire Party A party of doctors and nurses from the hospital ship Somersetshire was welcomed at Rotorua yesterday by the mayor (Mr T. Jackson), members of the council, and a small gathering of the public. The visitors were entertained at a concert by the Maori Musical Society at Ohinemutu last evening.

For Non-Smokers The National Patriotic Fund Board has decided to increase the quantity of chocolate and other confectionery placed on transports for the benefit of men who are non-smokei's during the voyage from New Zealand. This decision was made in accordance with a recommendation received by the board recently from a lieutenant who acted as gifts’ officer on one ship. Comforts pi’ovided for each 1000 aboai’d will include 1000 6d packets or blocks of sweets and chocolate.

Calling in .303 Rifles On Monday the Auckland police are posting notices to about 1000 owners of .303 rifles, calling upon them to hand in their rifles at the nearest police station on or before May 15. All rifles, whether registered or not, serviceable or otherwise, and whether owned by the holder or inerely held on behalf of some other pei’son, must be surrendered, The impressment orders have been issued under the Emergency Reserve Corps Regulations. The Prime Minister (Mr Fraser) recently pointed out that failui’e to receive a notice did not exonerate a person from handing in his rifle.

Ladies will find heaps of comfort in an all-wool cardigan or two-piece suit. Henry Wilson has landed a good assortment of these goods in greys and other popular shades. Inspection ocrdially invited. W. 9