News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 29 April 1944, Page 4

News Of The Day

WHANGAREI WEATHER Barometer, 8 n.in Sternly, 30.1. Temperature, 8 a.m . 54deg. Rainfall Record Fall in Whangarei (“Advocate” gauge), 24 hours ended 8 a.m. today) . 49ir. Total for month up to 8 a.m. today . 10.(Lin. Average rainfall for April 4.99 in Rainfall for year to date .... 31.93 in. Average annual rainfall G2.BCin. Town Wharf Tides Sat., 2fttii: 12.55, 1.10: Sun.: l.::f>, 20; Mon., May 1: 2.21, 2.01. Sunrise and Sunset Sat., 2!ith: 6.58, a. 39: Sun.: 6.33. 3.33; Mon., May 1 : 6.59, 3.37. Phases of Moon April Time First Quarter 1 0.34 a.m. Full Moon 9 5.22 a.m Last Quarter .... 1G 4.59 p.m. New Moon 23 8.43 a.m. First Quarter .... 30 C.G a.m. WEATHER FORECAST. District Forecast: Moderate to fresh soutli-westerly winds. An isolated shower or two, but weather mainly fair. Temperatures moderate. Further outlook: Fair. * * * War Savings Quota Since April 1 the weekly quota of £630 has been attained twice, but regular investments by Whangarei’s 2906 National Savings depositors are required if this record is to be maintained.

Cartridges for Sportsmen The demand for Whangarei shooting licenses has been exceptional and it appears at present that only a part box will be available for the second issue of cartridges. Application was made by telegraph for a further release of ammunition to the Whangarei Acclimatisation Society but the reply advises that no more can be made available.

Maori Concert at Ohaeawai A disappointingly small audience heard a splendid native concert given by the Ngawha Maori concert party as a patriotic presentation this week. Poi and Tula dances, hakas, actibn songs and romantic, lilting native songs were interspersed with a few humorous items and such un-native but enjoyable pieces as “Chaatancoga Choo-choo” and “Show Me The May To Go Home." Encores were provided for a great many of the items, which were up to a surprising standard of ability. It is a matter for regret that this type of entertainment is not more popular in Northland, where it could undoubtedly prove a major attraction for tourists.

Rus Made by Prisoner-of-War Appreciation of the assistance given prisoners of war through the patriotic funds has been shown by Private D. McGaughey, of Kamo, by donating to the Kamo Patriotic Committee for raffling a rug which he made while overseas. Wonderfully worked and demonstrating a remarkable initiative. the rug has been made from old socks and a pull-over, the needle used being fashioned from the handle of an old toothbrush. Perhaps no greater tribute could be paid to the patriotic funds in benefits accruing to servicemen than that this product of hours of painstaking work should be donated to raise further funds. The rug is being displayed in Crosby’s window at the intersection of Bank and Cameron Streets.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to an advertisement appearing in this issue setting out the procedure to be observed when claiming deferred maintenance expenditure for taxation purposes. 980