News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 25 February 1944, Page 2

News Of The Day

Another Teacher for Kaikohe

Kaikohe District High School has now attained the requisite number on its sec endary roil to be granted the services of another teacher. The figure required was 91, which had to be gained by March 1. and 92 have now been enrolled. It is hoped that the new appointment will be an Arts and Crafts teacher.

Harbour Finance

The revenue received by the Whangarc-i Harbour Hoard for December 1943 and January 1944 was £2,374 as compared with £2106 for the same months for the previous period. The bank balance on current accounts amounted to £2940, on fixed deposit £1540, and on current account, small farms,, special account £lB5. * ♦ * * W. C. T. U. The Whangarei branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its first meeting of the year on February 1G at the residence of Mr J Crawford. A good deal of business was transacted. It was decided that members take turns in sending flowers to the district hospital every month. * % * * Kaikohe Dental Clinic Visited Parents in considerable numbers yesterday visited Ihe dental clinic at the Knikohe District High School, which was thrown open as part of the national dental health week. Nurse N. Parton and her new assistant, Nurse B. Kay, showed interested parents the clinic's excellent equipment. A number of beneficial school lunches was also on display. Preschool children were enrolled at the clinic in considerable numbers. This year, for the first time. Form 2, pupils will go through the clinic.

Harbour Rescue

Stating that the launch was the means of giving assistance to a yacht crew which had capsized, the secretary of the Whangarei Cruising Club thanked the Whangarei Harbour Board yesterday for the loan of the launch “Kumi” for the regatta held on January 2. The launch had been a great asset in making the regatta such a success the club stated.

Rationing of Meat The Whangarei postmaster advises that supplies of meat ration coupons were received at the post office this mornkng and the issue was immediately commenced at the Town Hall. The hours on Saturdays will be 9 a.rr>. to noon; Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Ration books of the current issue are required to obtain a meat ration card. Personal application is not necessary; a householder may present all the ration books for all his household. As meat rationing commences on March 6, early application at the Town Hall is advisable.